‘Mind yourself so you can mind me’…….. This was the message from bereaved children to adults at the launch of the ‘Mind The Gap’ creative project for Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week at the Mansion House Dublin today (Thursday 21 November). Children handle grief better when the adults around them get support to deal with […]
The ‘Enhancing Adult Bereavement Care across Ireland’ report was published in 20181and identified a common set of core concerns among those who encounter bereaved people as part of their work. The lack of a common framework for bereavement care in Ireland was identified as a priority area for attention by the report’s project advisory committee (PAC)2. […]
Children experience the pain of loss of a death as intensely as adults but they will express it in different ways. Adults instinctively want to shield or protect children from death. No one can fix or reverse what has happened but as an adult you can do your best to help children through the […]
The newly refurbished mortuary and bereavement suite officially re-opened last Tuesday (22nd October 2019) at the Regional Hospital Mullingar, following a €287,000 refurbishment programme. The new facility includes a fully refurbished viewing room, a new bereavement suite with additional viewing area and a family room for patients and families at the hospital. The current Regional […]
Irish Hospice Foundation 2018 Amarach ‘Grief in the Workplace’ survey results National Bereavement Development Specialist with IHF Breffni McGuinness said: “This research has significant implications for best practice in workplaces in supporting employees who are bereaved. Bereavement leave and policies are important but more than these, employees want to be treated with compassion when they […]
Statement Monday 21 October 2019 The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has warmly welcomed funding from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection in Budget 2020 for its proposed research project into the ‘Economics of Bereavement’. Minister Regina Doherty has allocated a once-off contribution of €60,000 to the IHF to examine funeral poverty in Ireland […]
The loss of a loved one is devastating. Unfortunately we are all likely to experience bereavement at some point in our lives. Grief can be isolating, lonely and confusing. But, with your help, we are working to ensure more bereaved people get the support they need. In May, we hosted our first ever ‘Living with […]
When a number of deaths, including suicide, impacted students at three local primary schools in the Midlands earlier this year, their teachers sought guidance to help their pupils in their grief. The principal of one of the schools, Linda Dowling, reflected on the challenging time. “The entire school community was in shock following a number […]
The Irish Hospice Foundation will host it’s final ‘Living with Loss’ public information evening of 2019 in Galway on Thursday 14 November. This is our first Living with Loss event in the county. Author, journalist and radio presenter Meghann Scully will speak about the deaths of her father and brother and her own journey through […]
The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) will host its first ever regional ‘Living with Loss’ event in Cork on Thursday 6 June, 6.30pm, in collaboration with local bereavement support services. The free event for the public, which takes place at the Clayton Hotel in Cork City, will provide information about grief and the range supports available to […]
No-one has to grieve alone. Our Bereavement Support Line is here to provide comfort and support. If you are grieving or worried about someone else who is, call Freefone 1800 80 70 77, available Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm.
1800 80 70 77
The Information and Support Line provides signposting, practical supports and resources about end-of-life care for those facing or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. Call Freephone 1800 60 70 66, available Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.
1800 60 70 66
