Assisted dying is now legal in New Zealand. This means that a person with a terminal illness, who meets strict eligibility criteria, can request assistance to end their life. We acknowledge and respect an individual’s right to choose and will continue to support hospice patients in our community regardless of their views, values or personal wishes. As an […]
On the 19th of October 2021 the government updated the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order to require anyone conducting high-risk work in the health and disability sector to be fully vaccinated by the 1st of January 2022. Included in the government’s definition of high-risk work are both regulated professionals and individuals performing non-regulated work. […]
Due to current alert level restrictions, we are not able to offer massage therapy to our patients at this time. Massage therapy will recommence at Alert level 1. Thank you for your understanding -Lake Taupo Hospice team.
Creative Catwalk 2021 postponed. Due to Covid-19 again being in our community and the subsequent lockdown restrictions, we are left with no other option but to postponed Creative Catwalk 2021. Our team are currently working with all event stakeholder and are looking into alternate dates. Unfortunately, due to the shortage of event space in Taupo […]
Throughout all COVID-19 alert levels, Hospice care will continue. As we have now entered Alert Level 2, our team have acted swiftly implementing and adapting our Covid-19 response plan to current restrictions. As is always, the safety of our patients and staff are top priority. Our nurses are changing the way they work to ensure […]
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