Each of us faces death as uniquely as we live our life. Our experience tell us that most people hope that when death comes to us or someone close to us, it will be peaceful and free of pain.
We provide specialist palliative care for people with cancer and non-cancer life-limiting illnesses, at all stages of their illness. We believe that everyone deserves to have the best quality of life possible. The care we provide for our patients is holistic, caring for not just your physical needs but also your emotional, spiritual, and social needs too. We care for family/whanau and friends as well, both before and after death. All our services are free of charge. The sooner we’re involved the more we can help.
I’ve recently been referred.
If you've been referred to Hospice by your health professional, we'd love to answer all your questions and set your mind at ease.
I’m a carer or family/whanau
We're here to provide practical and emotional support for family members, whanau and caregivers too.
How can I help?
There are many ways you can support Hospice, both practically and financially. It's a great way to give back to our community.
Latest News
2023-2024 Annual Report Now Available
Posted on November 28, 2024 by Esther Dowman
The annual report highlights the services that Hospice provided to the Whanganui community over the past year.
READ MORE2024 Spring Newsletter
Posted on October 23, 2024 by Renae Kilmister
Our Hospice quarterly e-Newsletter is now available online! You’ll be able to catch up on all things Hospice in the …
READ MORE2024 Winter Newsletter
Posted on July 12, 2024 by Renae Kilmister
Our Hospice quarterly e-Newsletter is now available online! You’ll be able to catch up on all things Hospice in the …
READ MOREComing Events
Join us at Mitre 10 ‘Dancing for Hospice’ Whanganui
March 1, 2025 6:00 pm to March 1, 2025 11:59 pm
Event Category: Fundraiser Join us for the inaugural Dancing for Hospice event proudly sponsored by Mitre 10 Whanganui! Support our local community members as they bravely take the dance floor to compete for the winning place. 20 inexperienced Whanganui locals will be partnered …Grief Loss and Bereavement for Professionals
March 20, 2025 9:00 am to March 20, 2025 12:00 pm
Event Category: Education Course A study session for those who work with, or support, individuals experiencing alife limiting illness and/or their whānau. Aimed at offering an understanding of the grief journey that often begins fromtime of diagnosis, learning how best to support people and …Thanks to our incredible Mitre10 Dancing for Hospice sponsors
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