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Global expert in dementia care talks of caring communities
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:22 pm | Bupa
International expert in dementia care, Professor Graham Stokes, believes more needs to be done to raise awareness and understanding of dementia – a disease that is set to double in the next 35 years. More >>
Dementia myths busted by new research
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 12:03 pm | Bupa
While a majority of respondents are fearful of the disease, Dementia remains misunderstood More >>
BUPA to Sponsor Wellington Season of KAITM
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 9:52 am | Bupa
Bupa is proud to be sponsoring the Wellington Season of The Keys are in the Margarine: a verbatim play about dementia More >>
Give Caring Families a Break at Christmas
Saturday, 20 December 2014, 10:21 am | Bupa
Health service claims of ‘granny dumping’ over the summer holidays are often made at this time of year, but the national charity which supports New Zealand’s 430,000+ family carers says the issue reflects the country’s fragmented respite ... More >>
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 >>
