A ‘Tree of Life’ has been unveiled in the heart of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital to celebrate their work to improve end-of-life care. The giant artwork was lovingly created to celebrate the Hospice Friendly Hospitals’ 10th Anniversary by over 300 staff, patients and their families. Each ‘leaf’ on the ‘tree of life’ is […]
Roscommon Hospital joins HFH Programme to improve care for dying patients
Roscommon Hospital has become the latest hospital in Ireland to sign up to the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme which is aimed at ensuring patients die with dignity and respect. To date 40 hospitals nationwide have joined the Irish Hospice Foundation’s award-winning initiative which promotes the best possible end of life for patients. […]
DESIGNER LOUISE KENNEDY OPENS FAMILY ROOM IN NENAGH HOSPITAL
Acclaimed designer Louise Kennedy returned to her native Tipperary today (12th March) to open the first family room in Nenagh Hospital which is for relatives of patients who are seriously […]
Design & Dignity
The aim of the Irish Hospice Foundation is to make the experience of dying as positive as it can be for those dying and for those left behind. We have partnered with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to work with hospital managers and staff on improving care for patients at the end of life. We […]