Nelspruit Hospice

What are the achievements that you are most proud of?

We have successfully increased the number of patients cared for from 30 to an average of 40–60 per month, while striving to expand our reach into townships and rural communities.
During COVID-19, we adapted our policy to provide access to oxygenators for more community members in need, establishing ourselves as a true community organisation – by the community, for the community.
Our volunteers are dedicated, compassionate, and always willing to go the extra mile to support those in need.

INCREASED THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS CARED FOR
We have successfully increased the number of patients cared for from 30 to an average of 40–60 per month, while striving to expand our reach into townships and rural communities.

1. What are the obstacles that you may have had to overcome to achieve these?

Funding continues to be a persistent challenge and a potential threat to our operations. Fortunately, we are blessed with a caring community that actively supports our fundraising events.

2. What would you still like to achieve?

Expand our reach to include care and support tailored for children and their parents.

3. What assistance would assist you in achieving this?

Funding for specific projects, such as the training component to enhance caregiver skills.

DURING COVID-19
We adapted our policy to provide access to oxygenators for more community members in need, establishing ourselves as a true community organisation – by the community, for the community.

1. What are the obstacles that you may have had to overcome to achieve these?

Despite advancements, many people – including health workers – remain unaware of the full range of services hospices provide, leading to delays in care due to late referrals.

2. What would you still like to achieve?

Empower smaller towns around Nelspruit, such as Barberton, Lydenburg, Sabie, Graskop, Shongwe, and others, by establishing satellite palliative care stations to assist those in need.

3. What assistance would assist you in achieving this?

Financial support to establish satellite palliative care stations for broader community reach.

DEDICATED AND COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteers are dedicated, compassionate, and always willing to go the extra mile to support those in need.

1. What are the obstacles that you may have had to overcome to achieve these?

The lack of essential staff, such as a social worker, limits our ability to provide comprehensive and well-rounded service delivery.

2. What would you still like to achieve?

Develop a training center dedicated to delivering exceptional palliative care education for community members, healthcare professionals, and caregivers.