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Hospice Whanganui
Community Health Service, Cancer Network Group
Today
7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Description
Our goal is to help people with life-limiting illness make the most of their lives, with the time they have left. Whether affected by cancer, a chronic medical illness or a life-limiting injury, the care we provide for patients is holistic, acknowledging their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs too. We care for their whānau and friends as well, both before and after death. Irrespective of where our people are, this philosophy of care does not change - our aim is to wrap our care around you, wherever you choose to be.
Services we offer:
- Specialist Clinical Care and Personal Supports
- Symptom Management
- In-home Community Care
- Referrals for Other Services and Equipment
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Social Work and Advocacy
- Bereavement and Grief Support
- Training and Education
- Social Groups
- Spiritual/Pastoral Care
- Volunteer Support
Staff
We have a specialist clinical team of palliative care medical officers, registered nurses, healthcare assistants, social worker, whānau support navigator and spiritual/pastoral support.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
You can contact us directly or ask your GP, Specialist or other Healthcare Provider to make a referral.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free of charge.
Hours
7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Mon – Sun | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
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We have an on-call phone service for critical support from 22.00hrs to 07.30hrs the following morning.
Services Provided
Document Downloads
- Hospice Whanganui Referral Form (DOCX, 90.6 KB)
- Hospice Whanganui Booklet (PDF, 17.8 MB)
Region
Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
78 Virginia Road, Otamatea, Whanganui
Whanganui
7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 349 0080
Healthlink EDI
hospwang
Email
Website
78 Virginia Road
Otamatea
Whanganui 4500
Street Address
78 Virginia Road
Otamatea
Whanganui 4500
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This page was last updated at 10:17AM on September 3, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Hospice Whanganui.