Arohanui Hospice Service

Description

The aim of the specialist palliative care service provided by Arohanui Hospice is to support patients of all ages with life-limiting illnesses, based on individual need and to optimise quality of life until death and bereavement. This support is achieved by assessing and addressing the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and their family/ whānau. Support is also provided for the individual’s family/whānau, throughout the illness and after death. The services provided include support of the patient in the community, inpatient care, respite care, a 24-hour advice service seven days a week, outpatient clinics, day procedures, a pharmacist, an activities-based day programme, social work services, family support, pastoral support and bereavement support.

Region

Oceania

Country

New Zealand

City

Palmerston North

Address

PO Box 5349 Palmerston North 4441

Website/Social media page

http://www.arohanuihospice.org.nz/

Contact person

Simon Allan