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Lake Taupō Hospice

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Description

Lake Taupō Hospice supports people who are living with a terminal illness to 'live every moment,' while providing comfort and specialist palliative care in the community. 

We provide compassionate palliative care support for patients, their families/whānau and friends who are caring for a love one.

We support patients to achieve the best quality of life while living with a terminal illness. A holistic approach, which encompasses the whole person through practical advice and physical, emotional, spiritual support, medical and nursing care. Hospice care is provided free of charge.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please email info@laketaupohospice.co.nz or Phone (07) 377 4252

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Free of charge.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Services Provided

Hospice
Community Nursing

Our Services: Our hospice community nurses are registered nurses. They visit patients and assess their needs on an on-going basis. This may include, liaison with other health professionals involved in the patient’s care organise and deliver Hospice equipment provide advice and support for the patient and caregivers work alongside the general practitioner in relieving symptoms arrange residential care admission for end of life or urgent respite care arrange personal care services if required.

Service types: Aids and equipment, Community nursing, Palliative care, End of life care, Hospice, Home support, Home equipment, Home visit by nurse.

Our Services:

Our hospice community nurses are registered nurses. They visit patients and
assess their needs on an on-going basis. This may include,

  • liaison with other health professionals involved in the patient’s care
  • organise and deliver Hospice equipment
  • provide advice and support for the patient and caregivers
  • work alongside the general practitioner in relieving symptoms
  • arrange residential care admission for end of life or urgent respite care
  • arrange personal care services if required.
End of life care

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

Lakes

Contact Details

29 Huka Falls Road
Rangatira Park
Taupo 3330

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Street Address

29 Huka Falls Road
Rangatira Park
Taupō 3330

Postal Address

PO Box 950
Taupō 3351

This page was last updated at 4:17PM on October 15, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Lake Taupo Hospice.