Yes, many hospices are now offering Manaaki Mats to allow families to have more time with their family member.

An average-sized adult would need 18 mats - 6 on the tūpāpaku | body at a time.

A: Yes, Manaaki Mats can be used in children's hospices. These mats are designed to be a safe and simple cooling resource, providing families with more time to be with and care for their own child. Hospices in both New Zealand and the UK have chosen to use Manaaki Mats because of their ease of use and simplicity. The mats allow parents and family to spend valuable and comforting moments with their child during a critical time.