Lizzie Scott was born in Oamaru in 1963, and educated at Waitaki Girls’ High School and Otago University.

The founder of CaringStay, she has experienced the need for resilience first hand.

After earning degrees in French and Commerce, Lizzie embarked on a career in the corporate world with IBM in Wellington. However, her life took an unexpected turn when, at 26, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This awful thing reshaped her future, leading her to want help others.
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In 2020, after 20 years' working abroad, she returned to New Zealand as her father was terminally ill. She saw a  gap in the healthcare system—a lack of support for patients transitioning from hospital care to independent living. This led to the birth of CaringStay.

Today, she is dedicated to helping others regain their strength and independence through recovery care that feels personal.

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