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Otago Community Hospice
Community Health Service
Today
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Description
Otago Community Hospice supports people with terminal illness to live and die well. We support our patients wherever they want to be – that may be in their home, in a residential care home setting or, if their needs are complex, within our inpatient unit. Where we can, we aim to keep people in their environment, symptom-free, for as long as possible.
We provide a wide range of services, free of charge, for people who are approaching the end of their life and whose palliative care needs are beyond the level able to be supported by their local services e.g. GP and District Nurses alone. We also provide care and support for the patient’s loved ones.
We have Hospice hubs in Dunedin, Cromwell and Ōamaru.
Staff
https://otagohospice.co.nz/about-us/key-people/
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free of charge.
Hours
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Otago Community Hospice provides advice and support for patients, family/whānau, caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals around the clock.
Patients and families can access 24 hour phone support by phoning our Dunedin urban base on 03 473 6005 or 0800 473 6005
Healthcare professionals can also access the specialist expertise of Hospice staff 24 hours a day by phoning 0800 473 6005.
Services Provided
We provide care coordination in your community, no matter where you live. Our community services are based around care coordinators who are supported by regular visits from a specialist doctor and with access to the wider Otago Community Hospice multi-professional team which includes social workers, counsellors and educators. We have teams supporting patients in North, South and Central Otago as well as urban Dunedin. For Otago Community Hospice Referral Guidelines and Referral Form click here.
We provide care coordination in your community, no matter where you live. Our community services are based around care coordinators who are supported by regular visits from a specialist doctor and with access to the wider Otago Community Hospice multi-professional team which includes social workers, counsellors and educators. We have teams supporting patients in North, South and Central Otago as well as urban Dunedin. For Otago Community Hospice Referral Guidelines and Referral Form click here.
Service types: Advocacy, Community nursing, End of life care, Family / whānau support, Home support, Hospice.
We provide care coordination in your community, no matter where you live. Our community services are based around care coordinators who are supported by regular visits from a specialist doctor and with access to the wider Otago Community Hospice multi-professional team which includes social workers, counsellors and educators. We have teams supporting patients in North, South and Central Otago as well as urban Dunedin.
For Otago Community Hospice Referral Guidelines and Referral Form click here.
Inpatient Services Admission to the Hospice specialist palliative care service does not necessarily mean you will be admitted to our inpatient unit. Wherever possible, care is provided in your home within your local community. However, there are times when symptoms can be more difficult to manage despite the best efforts to treat them at home. Under these circumstances, it can be beneficial to come in to the inpatient unit to adjust treatments.
Inpatient Services Admission to the Hospice specialist palliative care service does not necessarily mean you will be admitted to our inpatient unit. Wherever possible, care is provided in your home within your local community. However, there are times when symptoms can be more difficult to manage despite the best efforts to treat them at home. Under these circumstances, it can be beneficial to come in to the inpatient unit to adjust treatments.
Service types: Community nursing, Palliative care, Medication administration, Cancer support, Family / whānau support, End of life care, Hospice.
Inpatient Services
Admission to the Hospice specialist palliative care service does not necessarily mean you will be admitted to our inpatient unit. Wherever possible, care is provided in your home within your local community. However, there are times when symptoms can be more difficult to manage despite the best efforts to treat them at home. Under these circumstances, it can be beneficial to come in to the inpatient unit to adjust treatments.
Advice and Support Otago Community Hospice is an Otago-wide community-based service providing specialist palliative care services free of charge to those who are faced with terminal illness. As well as our patient services, we also provide support and advice to the health sector for any palliative patient (ie not just those on the Hospice service) via our 24/7 Advice and Support Service Ph 0800 473 6005. We also provide education for health providers.
Advice and Support Otago Community Hospice is an Otago-wide community-based service providing specialist palliative care services free of charge to those who are faced with terminal illness. As well as our patient services, we also provide support and advice to the health sector for any palliative patient (ie not just those on the Hospice service) via our 24/7 Advice and Support Service Ph 0800 473 6005. We also provide education for health providers.
Service types: Advocacy, Community nursing, Palliative care, End of life care, Family / whānau support, Hospice, Information & support.
Otago Community Hospice is an Otago-wide community-based service providing specialist palliative care services free of charge to those who are faced with terminal illness.
As well as our patient services, we also provide support and advice to the health sector for any palliative patient (ie not just those on the Hospice service) via our 24/7 Advice and Support Service Ph 0800 473 6005. We also provide education for health providers.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Waitaki
Website
Contact Details
293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 473 6005 or 0800 473 6005
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Fax
(03) 473 6015
Email
Website
293 North Road
North East Valley
Dunedin 9010
Street Address
293 North Road
North East Valley
Dunedin 9010
Postal Address
Otago Community Hospice
PO Box 8002
Gardens
Dunedin 9041
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This page was last updated at 3:09PM on September 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Otago Community Hospice.