Knowledge Hub
Knowledge Hub
Practical guide to advance care planning – conversations and documents that record what matters most to you and your whānau.
Identifying, talking about and planning for your future health care and end of life care is important for people and their families at all times during the health care journey. It can better prepare you, your family and your health care team for what the future might hold.
“Advance Care Planning” is the process of thinking about, talking about and planning for future health care and end-of-life care.
The Advance Care Plan website has more information about Advance Care Planning plus tools and resources on how to develop your own plan: https://www.myacp.org.nz/your-plan
Treatment & Wellness Care Plan from Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia
The document provides a central location to record important information related to your diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
Advanced Care Planning - Health Navigator NZ
A useful NZ based website that can assist you with developing your own Advanced Care plan.
Advanced Care Planning - Health Quality & Safety Commission NZ
Health Quality and Safety Commission Website with Information about Advanced Care Planning for both consumers and health professionals.
Advance Care Planning: A guide for the New Zealand health care workforce
A guide for the New Zealand health care workforce was prepared as a response to the increasing sector focus on the need for clear and accurate information and guidance regarding Advanced Care Planning in the New Zealand context.
Transport Assistance
Help with travel and accommodation costs for NET treatment in Aotearoa – Te Whatu Ora's National Travel Assistance scheme, NECNZ hardship support, and how to apply.
We want patients to focus on their cancer treatment instead of worrying about day-to-day costs.
Neuroendocrine Cancer NZ offers a hardship fund to provide a small amount of financial support for patients in the greatest need.
WINZ Financial Support
Work and Income’s Special Needs Grant can help cancer patients cover essential or emergency costs they can’t afford.
Psychological support
Mental-health support for people living with neuroendocrine cancer – options across Aotearoa, including free helplines, counselling, and peer support.