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Everyone’s journey with hospice as they approach the end of their life is unique. People value different things and have different concerns, as they do in every day life. Watch these stories to understanding the care, the value, the comfort that Hospice provides.
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NZ knew how to care for the dying - then forgot: We're back
'After a decade of palliative care neglect in which New Zealand slumped by world standards, there is new hope the terminally ill may soon be suffering less', writes Kevin Norquay in Wellington's daily, The Post.
This feature tells how New Zealand’s palliative care system is finally showing signs of renewal, with hospice leaders pushing for lasting change.
There is still not enough funding to halt the slide, the fate of dying remains a topic society still doesn’t want to talk about, or place value on, there is a decline in carers, lack of training, and insufficient funding.
But there are signs of progress at last, the story continues.
Annual Review highlights impact hospices make
Our 2024-2025 Annual Review highlights the impact hospices made in their communities along with our progress advocating for a fairer and sustainable funding model.
Hospices continue to care for around one in three New Zealanders who die each year. Last year, hospice reached 20,181 people, including 11,471 who died.
"We’ve navigated a challenging landscape of reform and uncertainty within the wider health system, while continuing to
demonstrate the extraordinary value of hospice care to our communities." says Chief Executive, Wayne Naylor.
Take a look at the 2024-2025 Annual Review here.
