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Hospice Mid-Northland

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Description

 
Hospice Mid Northland - Whare Manaaki Te Tai Tokerau is a compassionate community service dedicated to providing exceptional palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses as well as their family and whānau. Serving a broad geographical area from Hūkerenui in the South to Tāupo Bay in the North, and coast to coast, we are committed to delivering holistic, patient-centred care that is entirely free of charge. The majority of care provided by Hospice Mid Northland occurs in the persons home or Aged Care Facility. If require we can also support short periodsd of admission to the Hospice Inpatient Unit, though our wider team at North Haven Hospice in Whangārei. 

At the heart of Hospice Mid Northland is our mission to enhance the quality of life of people with a life limiting illness by delivering comprehensive, person centred, dignified care that considers the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of each individual. We take pride in our approach to care, recognising the unique needs of each person and tailoring our services accordingly.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of highly skilled nurses, medical support, Te Tumu Manaaki (cultural advisor), a social worker, counsellors and many volunteers. We work collaboratively with the patients General Practitioners (GPs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and other services within the health system and community to manage symtoms and enable acess to support. 

We are honoured to be a trusted partner in care, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.  At Hospice Mid Northland, we are here to provide comfort, support, and peace to those in need, ensuring that dignity and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. 

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Older adult / Kaumātua, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Referral

If you or someone you know has a life limiting illness and need support, you can be referred to Hospice Mid Northland by: 

  • speaking to your GP or health professional and asking them to refer you
  • contacting Hospice Mid-Northland directly


A member of our hospice team will then reach out to discuss your needs and see if our services are the right fit for you.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

There are no charges for our services. Hospice receives partial funding from the government, with the remainder of our service supported through community fundraising efforts, such as our hospice shops.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Our nursing team are available on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help support and care for you and your loved ones. You can contact the nurse on call by phoning 0800 404 079 or 09 407 7799.

Services Provided

Hospice
End of life care
Counselling

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Support to make decisions

Region

Northland

Website

www.hospicemn.org.nz/

Contact Details

Postal Address

PO Box 141
Kerikeri 0245

This page was last updated at 9:02AM on July 31, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Hospice Mid-Northland.