Patient Support Groups
Patient Support Groups
Open Doors Day Group (Hibiscus Coast)
Who: Open to all patients. Carers are also welcome to attend.
What purpose: A social support group with a variety of activities, such as coffee mornings, speakers/presentations, activities and hand and foot massage.
When: Every Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm throughout the year.
Where: Harbour Hospice Hibiscus Coast, 2a John Dee Crescent, Whangaparoa.
Contact: For more information phone 09 421 9180.
Day Group (North Shore)
Who: Open to all patients who are able to mobilise (walker/ wheelchair is fine) and to use the facilities. Volunteer drivers may be able to assist with transport to and from the group.
What: A social support group with a variety of activities, music, and morning tea with a light lunch.
When: Every Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm. Where: Harbour Hospice North Shore, 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna.
Contact: Facilitated by Tina Perenara, tina.perenara@harbourhospice.org.nz or contact 09 421 9180.
Patient Support Groups (North Shore)
Who: Open to all patients who are able to mobilise (walker/wheelchair is fine) and to use the facilities. Volunteer drivers may be able to assist with transport to and from the group.
What purpose: The experience of living with illness can impact on all areas of life. It may affect thoughts, behaviour and interaction with others. The group offers and opportunity for exploration and shared discussion. While it can bring up sadness we also laugh a lot.
When: Fridays for 4 weeks. 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Where: Harbour Hospice North Shore, 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna.
Contact: Jeanne Warmington on 09 486 1688.
Groups are scheduled throughout the year. Please contact Jeanne Warmington or Sacha Pilkington, Family Support North Shore 09 486 1688 or ask your community nurse for dates.
Open Doors Day Groups (Warkworth/Wellsford)
Who: Open to all patients. Carers are also welcome to attend.
What purpose: A social support group with a variety of activities, such as coffee mornings, speakers/presentations and activities.
When: Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm throughout the year.
Where: Tui House, 47 Morrison Drive, Warkworth.
Contact: For more information phone 09 425 9535.
Open Doors Day Group
Who: Open to all patients. Carers are also welcome to attend.
What purpose: A social support group with a variety of activities, such as coffee mornings, speakers/presentations, activities and hand and foot massage.
When: Every Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm throughout the year.
Where: Harbour Hospice Hibiscus Coast, 2a John Dee Crescent, Whangaparoa.
Contact: For more information please contact Tina Perenara, tina.perenara@harbourhospice.org.nz or contact 09 421 9180.
Day Group
Who: Open to all patients who are able to mobilise (walker/ wheelchair is fine) and to use the facilities. Volunteer drivers may be able to assist with transport to and from the group.
Purpose: A social support group with a variety of activities, music, and morning tea with a light lunch.
When: Every Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Where: Harbour Hospice North Shore, 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna.
Contact: Facilitated by Tina Perenara, tina.perenara@harbourhospice.org.nz or contact 09 421 9180.
For more information please ask your Hospice contact to discuss with you or you can ask to be referred. We may be able to help with transport to and from Hospice North Shore for any of these sessions.
Patient Support Groups
Who: Open to all patients who are able to mobilise (walker/ wheelchair is fine) and to use the facilities. Volunteer drivers may be able to assist with transport to and from the group.
Purpose: The experience of living with illness can impact on all areas of life. It may affect thoughts, behaviour and interaction with others. The group offers and opportunity for exploration and shared discussion. While it can bring up sadness we also laugh a lot.
When: Fridays for 4 weeks. 10.30am to 12.00pm.
Where: Harbour Hospice North Shore, 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna.
Contact: Please phone Jeanne Warmington on 09 486 1688
Groups are scheduled throughout the year. Please contact Jeanne Warmington or Sacha Pilkington, Family Support North Shore 09 486 1688 or ask your community nurse for dates.
Open Doors Day Groups
Who: Open to all patients. Carers are also welcome to attend.
What purpose: A social support group with a variety of activities, such as coffee mornings, speakers/presentations and activities.
When: Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm throughout the year.
Where: Tui House, 47 Morrison Drive, Warkworth.
Contact: For more information please contact Tina Perenara, tina.perenara@harbourhospice.org.nz or contact 09 421 9180.
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