Arohanui Hospice is excited to invite the community to participate in an interactive forum aimed at shaping the future of hospice services in the region. These events are a unique opportunity for community members to share their ideas and help guide the development of future hospice and community palliative care services.
"We are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients and their families," said Clare Randall, Chief Executive of Arohanui Hospice. "This is why it's so important for us to hear directly from the community. We want to ensure that our plans for the future reflect the needs and expectations of those we serve."
The community forum will feature open discussions, where participants can share what they believe works well in current hospice services and what areas need improvement. Feedback gathered during the session will be invaluable in helping Arohanui Hospice improve and adapt its services to better meet the needs of the community.
"We genuinely appreciate the support of our community, and we believe that your input is vital to our success," added Clare. "There is no such thing as a silly idea, and we encourage everyone to come forward with their thoughts. Together, we can build the future we want for hospice care in our region."
To ensure transparency and confidentiality, these sessions will be run independently from the hospice, allowing participants to speak freely and honestly.
For more information, please contact: Katharine Tongs (06) 350 2318.
"We look forward to hearing from you and working together to shape the future of hospice services in our community," Clare concluded.
About Arohanui Hospice:
Since 1991 Arohanui Hospice in Palmerston North has been providing specialist palliative care for people with a life-limiting illness in the Manawatū, Tararua, Horowhenua and Rangitīkei regions.
- Care provided by Arohanui Hospice enables patients to achieve the best possible quality of life, and provides support to their families.
- Hospice care is holistic, encompassing the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and their family.
- Care is free of charge and provided wherever people need it - at the hospice inpatient unit, at home or an alternative comfortable environment.
- The services provided include support of the patient in the community, inpatient care, 24-hour advice, outpatient clinics, day procedures, an activities-based day programme, social work services, family support, pastoral and bereavement support.
- The majority of patients cared for each year by Arohanui Hospice have cancer. However, we also care for people with non-malignant conditions such as motor neurone disease, respiratory disease and heart disease.
- Arohanui Hospice is only partly funded by the government and each year needs to make up the shortfall in funding. In the 2024-2025 financial year the hospice needs to raise $3.5 million from the community.
