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Dr Moira Cunningham
I am originally from Scotland and studied medicine in Aberdeen. In 1988, I completed my general practice training in the Highlands and after a time of worldwide travel, I returned to Scotland to work as a breast physician for The Scottish Breast Screening Service. Part of my role was breaking bad news and supporting women early in their cancer journey.
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Night of laughs 2017
It's back, the annual Night of Laughs
Following on from last years innaugural event we are delighted to bring back our Night of laughs on 7th July 2017
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Brenda Kinder
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, I came to Gisborne in 2001, thanks to my Kiwi husband and quickly settled in to the Kiwi lifestyle and this amazing community.
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Spring 2013 Newsletter
We are delighted to announce the release of our first e-newsletter.
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Jude Francis
I grew up in Gisborne and completed my nursing training at Waikato Hospital. After graduating, I spent time living and working in the United Kingdom and Africa. I then decided to move back to New Zealand and was based in Auckland.
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Nicola Carroll
I have had the pleasure of being part of the Hospice Tairawhiti team on and off since 2002 in a family support role.
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Equipment Loan
Often specialist equipment is required to assist with symptom control and comfort, and to help families manage patients at home. We have a variety of equipment available to loan to our patients. These items include:
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Thanks Paperplus and Jo Seagar
Gisborne Palliative Care Service were delighted to receive a cheque for $2,443.69 from Paperplus Gisborne, the proceeds from their recent Jo Seagar evening.
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Accessing Support
To access hospice services you need to be referred by your GP or Specialist Doctor. Patients can be referred when they have reached a palliative stage in their illness – where the focus of treatment is on symptom control, comfort and quality of life rather than cure.
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FAQs
A number of helpful answers to some commonly asked questions.
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