How can we help you?

Hospice is a wrap-around service of care that supports people who have a life limiting illness, as well as their whānau and carers. We offer this service in Wairarapa for free.

Our friendly, dedicated team are committed to supporting those in our care in whatever way is important to them. The support we provide is tailored to individual needs and physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual factors are taken into account to help optimise the quality of life for our clients.

  • We offer free supportive care to those in Wairarapa with life limiting or terminal illnesses. Support is also offered to our client’s whānau and carers.

    Some of the ways we can help:
    - ​Social support for you and your whānau.
    - Wairuatanga (spiritual care).
    - In-home support through our care companion programme.
    - Caregiver support, programmes and activities.
    - Counselling for you and your whānau.
    - Hauora and wellbeing therapies.
    - Manaaki programmes, regular groups and workshops.
    - Resources and where to go for further information.

    We work with other palliative care services that make up the Palliative Care Network in Wairarapa. The network includes Kahukura (specialist palliative medical care) and FOCUS (the needs assessment team).

    If you, a whānau member, a friend or someone in your care would like our support, please contact us. You don’t need a referral to access our support services.

  • If you, a whānau member, a friend or someone in your care would like our support, please contact us. You don’t need a referral to access our support services.

    Alternatively, you can fill in an online referral form for our services for yourself, a whānau member, a friend or someone you are caring for.

    Referrals can also be made through healthcare providers like your GP, hospital, District Nursing Team, Kahukura (Kahukura Palliative Care Service) or FOCUS (Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agency).

  • We welcome any questions you have about our services and the support we provide.

    We are happy to help, so please feel free to make an enquiry or contact us.

    You’re also welcome to call in to Te Kōwhai, 59 Renall Street, Masterton during our operating hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm).

  • You do not need a referral from another medical or care organisation to access our support services and programmes.

    If you, a whānau member, a friend or someone in your care would like our support, you can contact us directly.

    If you are a medical professional or would like to refer someone for our services, please complete our online referral form here.

  • Our services

    Free supportive care services for those with life limiting illnesses, including their carers and whānau.

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