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  • This edition continues the advocacy theme with Shaun Robinson (CEO) stating that "some Ministry of Health officials do not accept that there is a problem, and that our staff and residents deserve more resources", however he thanked those who contributed to our "writing to the Prime Minister" campaign, recognising that it did have some impact given the Governmnets fee increase announced in December.

  • This edition features a lead story about the re-branading of Presbyterian Support and the reasoning behind it.The Supporter has also had a revamp and from now on in each edition each service will have a space to tell you where they are at and what they are currently involved in.


  • Updates on whats happening at PSEC with the lead story being the announcement of Residential Care facilities for older people sale. 

  • This month we launched a seperate dedicated Supporter for Cranford Hospice which will be maintained from hereon, so effectively we now have 3 newsletters - a Gisborne region PSEC version, a HB version and a Cranford version.

    The major news items being the launch with the HB DHB of Community FIRST, the impending rebranding of C&F services to the new national brand Familyworks, and the Expansion of the Cranford Site.

     


  • This edition contains an advocacy theme with Shaun Robinson (CEO) calling for readers to help advocate on our behalf. An Insert addressing the crisis in Funding for Services for Older People, in a letter format to the Prime Minister, is offered for signoff and resending, as a tangible initiative at the discretion of readers. 

  • This edition features a lead story on the great work being done in the HIPPY programme in Gisborne; an article on how art is making a dfifference at Napier's Beacon;  news that the Mosaic creative arts space is going ahead now the funding target has been reached; an update from CEO Shaun Robinson; and an update on recent and upcoming building work. .



  • This Supporters theme is about the changes in Elder Care and across other services. The CEO's message is to "Honour the past, Live in the Present, Look to the future".   

  • This edition features a lead story about the training given to health professionals from seven local rest homes by a team from Cranford Hospice; an article about Lorna Cowan helping people navigate the health care maze; news about the wonderful work carried out by our many volunteers; an update from CEO Shaun Robinson; Dunblane's 50th birthday party and a welcome to Wim Smit our new Community Development Manager.




  • The third letter from Cranford which includes a range of developments including the lead story advocating for pay parity for our nurses

  • Main articles - Cranford Palliative Care Training Hits the Road, ands our campaign for Nurses Pay Equity continues

  •  The second newsletter from Cranford which includes a range of developments including the leaqd story announcing an Enhances Palliative Care partnership with the HBPHO

  • The April Supporter highlights the opening of Elm House and the continuing campaign for pay equity for our nurses.

  • Updates on whats happening at PSEC with the lead story being "where to now" post the sale of the Rersidential Care Services - the launch of Enliven Positive Aging community based services for older people. 

General Information

  • Presbyterian Support East Coast's report for the 2002/03 financial year.


  • Presbyterian Support East Coast's report for the 2002/03 financial year.


  • View and/or download our bequest brochures for PSEC or Cranford Hospice


  • Presbyterian Support East Coast's brochure on how you can help build a better future for our community.


Family Works Information

Information for Seniors

  • New book by Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island) counsellor Anne Millar.


Hospice Information

Latest News

  • Cranford Hospice is back to normal after a challenging time at the end of last year when a shortage of doctors meant the number of available beds had to be cut.

  • Enliven Homeshare is an established shared living programme which has been running successfully in the United States, across Europe and in Australia for over two decades.

  • Now there is an information directory dedicated specifically for older people and their families/whanau which can be accessed online.

 

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