In the context of our aging population with growing palliative care need, ambulance services have an increasingly important role in the delivery of palliative care. From 2016-2022 there has been a >700% rise in the palliative care caseload for Hato…
Carol Gowan joined the Nelson Tasman Hospice Operational Trust in 2014 and attended her last board meeting in October after 10 years of service. At that meeting she was presented with a token of appreciation by board chair John Peters…
In May, Lin and Lynnie’s lives took a sudden turn when Lynnie, known for her artistic handwriting and love for flowers, started experiencing unusual symptoms. What began as minor difficulties with tasks like writing and opening pegs, quickly escalated into…
Know us for when you need us Allan Pascua, Aged Residential Care Liaison & Specialist Palliative Care Unit (SPCU) Nurse What is/are your role(s) at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I’ve got a bit of a split personality at Nelson Tasman Hospice—by…
Know us for when you need us Sarah Hannon, Aged Residential Care Nurse What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? My role at Nelson Tasman Hospice is that of a specialist palliative care RN – I go around the…
The festive season is approaching quickly, and Trees of Remembrance will be popping up across the region raising much needed funds for Nelson Tasman Hospice. These trees symbolise more than just festive decorations; they offer an opportunity to support locals…
12.5 hours and 86kms of dusty driving later, the 46 participants finally made it to Hanmer Springs via the Molesworth on Saturday 19th of October 2024. With over $57k raised and still climbing, we can’t thank all the participants and…
Joanne McClelland came along to join us along the way on her motorbike at the Mowsworth Rampage and took these photos. If anyone would like copies of these, please get in touch with us and we can connect you to…
Dayman’s, home to MG, Suzuki, Subaru and Nissan, has been part of the Nelson automotive scene for more than 55 years. Started by General Manager Garry Dayman’s parents in 1965, Dayman’s has had various brand relationships throughout the ensuing years. Known as the Nelson Bays Motor Group since…
For this year’s Nelson Clay Week local potter, Mark Alderson, decided he wanted to not only showcase his wonderful art but also to sell these pieces and donate 50% of the proceeds to Nelson Tasman Hospice. He has partnered with…