MISSION:
To offer palliative care which integrates the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients; to alleviate suffering and enhance quality of life in patients with active, progressive and advanced disease; to support the family through the bereavement period; and to develop and implement educational programmes to prevent the spread of disease.
VISION:
To perform palliative care to promote quality in life, dignity in death and support in bereavement to all persons living with a life-threatening illness.
TEAM:
We are governed by a Board of seven members and a constitution registered with the Department of Social Development.
Chairman : Mr Timothy Teale
Board Members:
Professor Colin Straker (Vice Chairman)
Sister Joana Van Der Merwe ( Palliative Care Sister/Manager)
Nola Frazer (Secretary)
Vincent Uren (Treasurer)
Edian Fortuin
Patron : Mrs Carien Smit