FAMILY & WHĀNAU SUPPORT
Support for the people who matter most
A life-limiting illness affects more than the person receiving care. It can bring uncertainty, changing roles and difficult decisions for the whole family and whānau.
Franklin Hospice supports the people surrounding a patient with clear information, practical guidance and emotional support throughout illness, dying and bereavement.
Whether you are caring for someone at home, helping with decisions, supporting children or wider whānau, or simply trying to understand what comes next, you do not have to do this alone.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Support That Responds To Your Needs
Every family’s situation is different. Our support is shaped around the needs of the patient and the people who matter most to them.
Clear information and family conversations
We can help explain what hospice care involves, what support is available and what changes may occur.
Family and whānau meetings can bring the right people together, create space for questions and help everyone understand the patient’s wishes and plan of care.
Counselling and emotional support
Serious illness can affect relationships, confidence, sleep, wellbeing and the way a family communicates.
Our counselling support offers a safe space to talk about anxiety, uncertainty, grief, loss and the changes your whānau is experiencing.
Practical and social support
Our social support services can help families navigate healthcare and community systems, access funding or resources and work through practical concerns.
Support may also include advocacy, practical problem-solving and connecting you with appropriate services.
SUPPORT THAT RESPECTS YOUR WHĀNAU
Every Family Is Different
Support is shaped around your relationships, culture, values, beliefs, communication preferences and what matters most to you.
Our team can help make difficult conversations feel more manageable and create space for family members to ask questions, share concerns and be heard.
- Help with difficult family and whānau conversations
- Guidance for supporting children and young people
SUPPORT FOR CARERS
Caring For Someone Can Be A Lot To Carry
Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness can change everyday routines, family roles, relationships and responsibilities.
You may find yourself managing appointments, medications, practical tasks and difficult conversations while also coping with your own emotions and uncertainty.
Franklin Hospice can provide information, practical guidance and emotional support so you do not have to manage everything alone.
SUPPORT THROUGH CHANGE
Support Before And After A Death
Support can change as illness progresses. We can help families prepare for what may lie ahead, have important conversations and find support following the death of someone they love.
End-of-Life Planning
Planning ahead can bring peace of mind and help ensure your wishes are understood and respected.
We can support Advance Care Planning, end-of-life conversations, family and whānau discussions, funeral planning considerations and practical preparation.
Bereavement Support
Our support for families does not end when a loved one dies.
We offer bereavement support through counselling, support groups, telephone support, information and resources, and opportunities for connection. Everyone experiences grief differently, and support is shaped around individual needs.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR WHĀNAU
Supporting You And Your Whānau
Whether you are supporting someone through serious illness, caring for someone you love, planning ahead or navigating grief, Franklin Hospice is here to walk alongside you.