Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of people facing life-threatening illness and addresses some of the associated problems. It also includes support for whānau (family). Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury has a palliative care team consisting of a doctor, clinical nurse specialists and social worker.
To contact the palliative care team:
The palliative care team is at:
Woollcombe House
18 Woollcombe Street
Timaru 7910
Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients with life-threatening illness through the prevention and relief of suffering. This is by promptly identifying, assessing and treating pain and other problems — the problems may be physical, psychosocial or spiritual.
Palliative care can be given at home, in hospital, in an aged care facility or at a hospice.
The palliative care team works alongside your general practice team, hospital services, district nursing, aged care facilities, Hospice South Canterbury, community agencies, whānau, friends and spiritual advisors.
Services we provide include:
You can access our service directly by phoning the number above or you can ask to be referred by your regular healthcare provider, hospital specialist or nurse.
We also accept referrals from other hospitals, other health professionals and government and community agencies.