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Hon Jo Goodhew opens Ballarat Care Home in Rangiora

Thursday, 21 August 2014, 4:48 pm | Bupa

Bupa’s Ballarat Care Home was officially opened this week on 20 August by Hon Jo Goodhew in a public ceremony. The celebration was attended by community groups, residents and relatives plus representatives from the health care community. More >>

New beginnings for Cargill care home

Friday, 13 June 2014, 10:00 am | Bupa

Cargill Care Home is now part of the Bupa Care Services group of care homes and retirement villages, New Zealand’s largest aged care provider. This is part of Bupa’s acquisition of three care homes in the South Island in October 2013 from ... More >>

Foodie Smartphone App Hits 30,000 Downloads

Monday, 9 December 2013, 2:06 pm | Bupa

The foodie smartphone app that aims to help New Zealand shoppers make healthier food choices by reducing their risk of dying early from two of the nation’s biggest killers, heart attack and stroke, has now reached 30,000 downloads. More >>

Bupa acquires new care homes

Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:47 pm | Bupa

Bupa Care Services has purchased a further three aged care facilities from the Oceania group giving them the largest number of beds and geographical coverage in New Zealand. More >>

Alzheimers NZ & Bupa reaffirm commitment to quality of care

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 10:00 am | Bupa

Alzheimers NZ and Bupa Care Services NZ have today restated their commitment to their shared mission of “working together to bring a better quality of life and care to all people affected by dementia”. More >>

Tony Ryall Opening Dementia Hospital & Retirement Village

Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:43 am | Bupa

Parklands dementia hospital and Parklands on Papanui retirement village apartments will be officially opened tomorrow by Health Minister Tony Ryall in a public ceremony. The celebration will also be attended by Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel, community ... More >>

Call for better understanding of dementia care

Friday, 19 April 2013, 10:56 am | Bupa

Bupa and Alzheimers New Zealand are helping tackle one of New Zealand’s most significant largest heathcare challenges alongside the announcement of a global partnership. More >>

New Managing Director for Bupa Care Services New Zealand

Monday, 8 April 2013, 11:50 am | Bupa

New Managing Director for Bupa Care Services New Zealand Global healthcare group Bupa has appointed Gráinne Moss to lead its New Zealand health care business, Bupa Care Services (BCSNZ). Gráinne has a successful history with Bupa Care Services ... More >>

New Managing Director for Bupa’s Australian PHi Business

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 4:22 pm | Bupa

Global healthcare group Bupa has appointed Dwayne Crombie to lead its Australian private health insurance (PHI) business. Dwayne’s appointment is the result of an extensive global internal and external search following the creation of Bupa’s ... More >>

Bupa teams up with Auckland Transport

Monday, 17 September 2012, 9:49 am | Bupa

Bupa Care Services and Auckland Transport are joining forces in a “Walk to Support Week” to encourage grandparents, older neighbours and community members to get involved with the Walking School Bus (WSB). More >>

Bupa Set To Provide Needed Housing For Older People of Chch

Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 2:19 pm | Bupa

Bupa Care Services has purchased land in Ilam Park, Christchurch. The site was purchased off Metlifecare owners of Vision Senior Living for a sum of for $9.4 million making it the largest land purchase that Bupa have made in New Zealand as part of expanding ... More >>

Bupa First Aged Care Provider to Have Council Approved PDRP

Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 2:17 pm | Bupa

Bupa Care Services (Bupa) is the First Aged Care Provider in New Zealand to have a council approved Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP). The Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) has approved and validated Bupa’s PDRP for ... More >>

Being able to walk the talk a winning formula for success

Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 11:39 am | Bupa

A Bupa Care Service Operations Manager’s commitment to creating a culture of care for colleagues and residents has been recognised with a leading employer award. Shaun Brown was presented with the Walk The Talk award at the 2012 Equal Employment Opportunities ... More >>

Bupa purchase brain injury rehabilitation business

Thursday, 31 May 2012, 7:02 pm | Bupa

One of New Zealand’s largest aged care providers Bupa Care Services is expanding into brain injury rehabilitation. The national care provider today announced that it had purchased Abano Rehabilitation. More >>

New aged care provider for Queenstown

Friday, 11 May 2012, 3:56 pm | Bupa

One of New Zealand’s largest aged care providers Bupa Care Services is expanding in the South Island market. The national care provider today announced that it had been selected by the Southern DHB to operate the Lake Wakatipu Home and Hospital ... More >>

More choice for Christchurch elderly needing specialist care

Monday, 16 April 2012, 10:39 am | Bupa

Facilities for older people in Christchurch have been given a boost thanks to the development by Bupa in local care home, Cashmere View in Cashmere. The much needed dementia bed conversion has been strongly supported by psychiatric services for the ... More >>

Bupa New Zealand Recognised for Christchurch Team Work

Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 9:45 am | Bupa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bupa New Zealand Recognised for Christchurch Team Work Bupa Care Services New Zealand has been awarded a top International Award for their efforts during the Christchurch Earthquake crisis. There are only five Chief Executive Awards ... More >>

BUPA Staff And Residents Relay for Life

Friday, 17 February 2012, 6:07 pm | Bupa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 February 2012 BUPA Staff And Residents Relay for Life This weekend Bupa Care Services staff will help raise awareness for Cancer Society New Zealand with their Relay for Life team. Thirteen corporate and care home staff will ... More >>

New retirement living apartments and hospital beds for kamo

Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 3:59 pm | Bupa

Construction has begun on the development at Merrivale Care Home. Located in Kamo on Winger Cresent, the development includes 15 stylish new serviced apartments for more independent living plus 34 new hospital beds including 9 dementia. More >>

New Technology Helps Older People Stay Independent

Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 3:19 pm | Bupa

For immediate release 6 December 2011 New Technology Helps Older People Stay Independent Bupa Personal Medical Alarms has launched new technology aimed at helping older people with dementia or other medical conditions stay in their homes for longer. As new ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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