Dry July NZ Trust

The patient day room is now in operation . Patients and whanau are delighted and using the area at a level not seen with our old fit out. There are now individual areas where patients can meet with their families, share a meal, watch television, make food/drinks, or just spend time away from their rooms in comfort. The space is warm in the cold and has blinds to provide shade in the sun.

This is due to the great contributions of Dry July participants to whom Dry July and the Centre are extremely grateful

Dry July has funded a number of items for this facility including a dishwasher, fridge, comfortable couch and artwork decorating the walls. 

Some feedback:

• Numerous patients have commented on how beautiful and tasteful the artwork is.

• Having a dishwasher and fridge in our own area has been really helpful as the Cancer Society volunteers and staff use these facilities every day for patient care.

• The couch is a comfortable place for patient and visitors to wait and relax

Thanks to a Dry July grant,  Improved kitchen facilities for patients and nursing staff are now being used at Dunedin Hospital.

The addition of a fish tank and flowers  at the reception area in the Cancer Centre has generated a large amount of positive comments from those attending the Centre. Its the little things that help patients and families realise that the cancer carers apprecaite their situation.

Christchurch Hospital has opened its 2017 campaign with a morning tea and cake stall, Great to see!