Caring Beyond Clinical: Helderberg Hospice talks to HelderbergFM about local palliative support

Caring Beyond Clinical: Helderberg Hospice talks to HelderbergFM about local palliative support

Palliative care is about so much more than medicine. It’s about people, connection, and community. Helderberg Hospice CEO, Robert de Wet, recently joined HelderbergFM for a heartfelt conversation on how Helderberg Hospice serves the Helderberg region. From support at home to counselling services and compassionate end-of-life care, our work is rooted in the belief that…

Helderberg Hospice Shares With Bush Radio Listeners Why Accreditation In Palliative Care Matters

Helderberg Hospice Shares With Bush Radio Listeners Why Accreditation In Palliative Care Matters

Helderberg Hospice CEO, Robert de Wet, recently sat down with Bush Radio to speak about the significance of accreditation in the palliative care sector. With a remarkable 97% score in our sixth accreditation cycle, we remain deeply committed to excellence and transparency.

Helderberg Hospice Receives 5-Stars

Helderberg Hospice Receives 5-Stars

Helderberg Hospice, one of two members of the Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) that have proudly maintained their five-star accreditation, has demonstrated its commitment to high standards in palliative care. Helderberg Hospice has achieved a 97% score in it’s sixth accreditation; its first was achieved in May 2006. “In addition to focusing on clinical…

Will Hospice Come To Your Home

Will Hospice Come To Your Home

Helderberg Hospice is a long-standing nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing compassionate palliative care to patients and their families in the Helderberg region of South Africa. While we offer various services, including inpatient care at our 24-hr support facility, the cornerstone of our mission is providing professional palliative nursing and social services in the home environment….

2024 Open Gardens Festival

2024 Open Gardens Festival

During October, over the course of three days, the 2024 Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival took place. Visitors to this beloved annual event explored stunning private gardens while raising vital funds for Helderberg Hospice – a crucial nonprofit providing palliative care to those in need. During the festival, visitors were treated to a breath-taking array of…

The Power of Palliative Care: Oom Tommy’s Experience

The Power of Palliative Care: Oom Tommy’s Experience

As a long-time patient of Helderberg Hospice, we recently had an opportunity to sit with Oom Tommy and listen to his journey. Despite the difficult times he has endured with prostate cancer, his eyes sparkle with energy and a quirky sense of humour. His story is a testament to his strong will and determination. After…