Radiation Therapy (Oncology) - Accommodation and transportAccommodationThe Lions Cancer LodgeThe Lions Cancer Lodge or "the Lodge" is available for patients who live more than 80 kilometres from Hamilton.
When you come to the department for Simulation and Planning, you will
be offered the opportunity to stay at the lodge if you qualify.
If you
choose to stay, further information on the Lodge will be sent to you
prior to your treatment. This accommodation is only available for patients.
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 There is no charge for accommodation or meals at the Lions Cancer Lodge
while you are undergoing radiation treatment at the Regional Cancer
Centre.
- There is a vehicle to transport people to and from their treatment. The oncology department is less than 100m from the Lodge for those who enjoy walking.
- Bedrooms contain a set of drawers, a hand basin, a wardrobe, a bed and a radio with headphones.
- Free nutritious meals are provided in the shared dining room. Tea and coffee making facilities are available at all times. Lunch is not provided on Mondays and Fridays, however there is a cafe available on the hospital campus.
- The Lions Cancer Lodge facilities are open from 8am Monday to 12 noon Friday.
- A prescription service is available. Please indicate if you have a High User or Community Services card.
- A variety of leisure activities are available including:
- Emailing friends and family
- Reading in the library
- Watching television
- Playing card games or pool or using the computer
- Taking a relaxing spa bath
- Playing the piano
- Helping to prepare meals
- Working in the vegetable garden
- Visiting Hamilton city for shopping, to see a movie or relax in a café or restaurant
- You will need to pack:
- Toiletries
- Clothing for one week
- Personal items
- Single sheets and pillowcases
- Bathmats, towels and facecloth
- Anything else you need to make your stay more comfortable
- Car parking is on hospital grounds so carries the usual car parking fee.
Ward 25Our Oncology inpatient services are provided through Ward 25 located in the Smith Building at Waikato Hospital. The ward has a capacity of 25 beds, including a bone marrow transplant suite. Patients may be required to be admitted during their chemotherapy as well if they are unable to care for themselves during radiation treatment. Your doctor will request an admission if required. Where can my support person stay?- Hilda Ross House provides accommodation. It is located 300m from the Lions Cancer Lodge and caters for individuals and families.
- For information on rates, accommodation subsidies, guest services and booking a room at Hilda Ross House please phone (07) 839 8644 or email hotel2@waikatodhb.govt.nz
- Te Whare Taurima (House of Hospitality) provides a short term, low cost accommodation service for whanau/family from outside the Hamilton region who are supporting a patient in Waikato Hospital. It is available for all ethnic groups but is managed under a Maori Kaupapa philosophy with respect to Tikanga Maori Practices.
- Bookings for Te Whare Taurima can be made through Hilda Ross House between the hours of 8.30am and 10.30pm seven days per week or via our Kaitiaki service during normal business hours. Access is dependant on whanau/family meeting the booking criteria and the availability of beds.
TransportCancer Society Volunteer DriversVolunteer drivers are available to transport people with cancer living in Hamilton to and from treatment or specialist appointments at Waikato hospital. 24 hours notice is required and there is no charge for this service. Throughout the region transport may also be organised using rural volunteers local trusts, shuttle bus services and other methods. For more information please contact: - the volunteer driver coordinator on (07) 838 8899 extension 23413 or
- Cancer Society Office on (07) 838 2027
ShuttleSt John Health ShuttleProvides transport to and from your appointments at hospital for those with health or mobility problems. A donation is requested to help meet the running costs of this service. 24 hours notice is required for this service. Tauranga Coastline Shuttles are available to provide transport to and from your appointment at Health Waikato. This is a user pays service; however those travelling to Waikato Hospital appointments may be eligible to have part or all of the fare paid by the Department of Health. 48 hours notice is required for this service.
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