We are
Irish Hospice Foundation
Every death matters and we only have one chance to get it right. We are working to ensure the best end-of-life and bereavement care, for all. From advocacy and education, to our vital services like Nurses for Night Care and our Bereavement Support Line, we believe in the importance of dying well and grieving well wherever the place.
How we are Making a Difference
Bereavement Support Line
Our free Bereavement Support Line, in partnership with the HSE, is there if you're grieving and need comfort, connection and support right now.
Think Ahead
Our popular planning ahead tool can help you discuss and record your wishes and preferences in the event of an emergency, serious illness or after you have died.
Nurses for Night Care
We fund the Nurses for Night Care service for people dying with illnesses other than cancer, so they can receive expert nursing care and support at night in their own homes in their final days.
We are helping Local Authorities inform and support our bereaved communities and individuals. At IHF we know dying, death and bereavement and we can help you build a supporting model for your local community
Our Impact in 2021
Nights of our Nurses for Night Care service
Calls answered on our Bereavement Support Line
Attended training/workshops on dying, death & bereavement
Community groups supported with our seeds grants in 12 counties
Compassionate Community Networks sessions for 6 communities exploring loss
Families directly supported through Rosabel's Rooms following the loss of a child
Legacy gifts are an important source of income for us, allowing us to make long-term plans in support of end-of-life and bereavement care across Ireland. They are also a way of enabling you to continue to support our work after you’re gone
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Latest News
Your Irish Hospice Foundation Summer 2022 Newsletter
Even as the pandemic parted people from their families in their dying days, you gave profound and precious moments of comfort. […]
Poems for When You Can’t Find the Words
Our book of poetry, ‘Poems for When You Can’t Find the Words’, edited by Mary Shine Thompson, will be published by Gill Books this autumn. […]
Statement
Irish Hospice Foundation welcomes the publication of the HSE audit findings. We value the process as a means of improving our ways of working and have previously confirmed to the HSE that all recommendations have been implemented. […]
Raffle 2022 Draw Upcoming
Final chance to buy tickets for this year’s Summer Raffle. The draw will take place on 8th August. […]
‘Love Will Never Die’ Single Release in Aid of IHF
Singer Carrie Haskins has released a single of her song ‘Love Will Never Die’ inspired by the recent death of both her parents, with proceeds going […]
Pledge to Plant Sales in Full Swing
Pledge to Plant sales have been happening up and down the country since the start of June – from stalls at local markets and mini […]
