Written by Liz Flack, Volunteer Looking back over 38 years since Helderberg Hospice started it is astonishing how it has grown and become such an important part of the Helderberg Community. In 1978 Cicely Saunders, the founder of St Christopher Hospice in UK came to Cape Town to introduce the concept of Palliative Care, pain…
Written by K-Lee Jubber, Reception Volunteer In 2018 my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and the thought of losing her when she had so much life left to live was heartbreaking. At the time I had never heard of hospice and the idea of sending my mom to spend her last few days away…
The 2022 World Hospice Palliative Care Day takes place on 08 October 2022 – Wear a ribbon to show your solidarity with those who are grieving. Helderberg Hospice is calling on our community to wear a wrist ribbon on their right wrist on Saturday 8 October to indicate that they are experiencing grief, whether personally…
Helderberg Hospice have launched a really exciting opportunity to win a gorgeous brand new Hyundai Grand i10 valued over R 200 000.00! The competition runs until December and the lucky winner will be announced at Carols by Candlelight on 14 December 2022 at Vergelegen Wine Estate. Only 5000 tickets are available so make sure you…
From furniture to clothing, décor, collectibles and more – everything in our Hospice Shops are generously donated by community members. All proceeds directly benefit our patients and loved ones. For more information, contact us on +27 21 852 4608 or info@helderberghospice.org.za Hospice Shop Somerset West 150 Main Road, Somerset West, South Africa, 7130 Opening Hours: Monday…
Sadly, dealing with the loss of a precious loved one is a challenge that we will all experience during our lifetime. This is one of the most painful and traumatic events we will ever undergo, and healing from the grief is a long and heart rending process. We at Helderberg Hospice understand and respect the…
Losing a loved one can be an emotionally overwhelming time. That’s why we created a peaceful and serene Garden of Remembrance where family and loved one’s in our community can spend time in quiet contemplation, remembering those they have lost. We invite you to consider placing a memorial in our Garden. Here are a few…
The My School My Village My Planet Card enables a donation that costs you absolutely nothing! Every time you shop, give something back. By swiping your card when shopping at Woolworths and other selected retailers, a percentage of your spend goes to the charity of your choice. By simply nominating Helderberg Hospice as your chosen…
The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit Nelson Henderson A bequest is a gift in your will which costs you nothing now, and is a significant way of keeping your ideals and compassion alive while making a lasting contribution to the specialized care of…
While grief is regarded as completely normal during and after the loss of a loved one, we at Helderberg Hospice recognize that this may be a very challenging time for many people on various levels. We are often unprepared for the reality of the pain of our grief and wonder if what we are experiencing is normal.
Referral Forms All patients accepted into our home care programme must be formally referred by their doctor, hospital or clinic. Referral forms are available from the referring doctor or by email via nursing@helderberghospice.org.za. It is important that all three forms are completed. The forms are: Home Care is our core service What if I need a full-time…
Anyone who has lost a loved one knows that the intense emotions associated with grief can be overwhelming and traumatic. Our social workers together with our trained volunteer bereavement supporters, provide bereavement services and support to family members, to assist them in coping with the death and in making the necessary adjustments required in order…
