Nurse Maude is grateful to receive funding from the Harcourts Foundation

31 October 2024

Nurse Maude is grateful to receive funding from the Harcourts Foundation

A syringe driver can now be purchased thanks to a successful grant application to the Hospice NZ Grants Programme that’s supported by the Harcourts Foundation.


A syringe driver is a small battery-operated pump with a syringe. It contains medications that treats symptoms and is delivered over 24 hours. It can be carried in a bag or attached to a belt allowing a person to do whatever activities are important to them.


Syringe drivers are invaluable in helping people with swallowing difficulties or who feel nauseous. They prevent the need for repeated injections and are safe and effective. They can make such a difference to a person in keeping them as comfortable as possible.



Nurse Maude Hospice offers education and support on the use of syringe drivers across Canterbury.

“We are so grateful that the Harcourts Foundation via the Hospice NZ Grants Programme has granted us $3,000 to purchase a new syringe driver.” Jane Rollings, Hospice.


If you have any questions about syringe drivers, education or support you can contact the Nurse Maude Hospice on 03 375 4274.

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