We at the Irish Hospice Foundation want to keep you, the Irish public, as informed and supported as possible in matters relating to end-of-life and bereavement care in these exceptional times. The need to provide reliable and up-to-date information for you, the public, and healthcare professionals is vital. With our many years of experience, we […]
IHF statement on COVID-19 nursing homes expert panel report
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) welcomes the publication today (Wednesday 19 August 2020) of the COVID-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel Report. IHF made a submission as part of the consultation process for the Report and were delighted to present as part of the ‘Advocacy and End-of-Life thematic engagement’ to the Expert Panel. We particularly welcome the […]
IHF calls for national day of mourning and remembrance after COVID-19
Today, Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has called on the new government to put in place a process for remembrance and reflection in post-COVID-19 Ireland. The Foundation has submitted a paper outlining a series of proposals for Ireland to remember and reflect on the pandemic. Proposals from Irish Hospice Foundation include: A national series of mourning […]
Visit our information hub on end-of-life and bereavement care during COVID19 now
We at the Irish Hospice Foundation want to keep you, the Irish public, as informed and supported as possible in matters relating to end-of-life and bereavement care in these exceptional times. The need to provide reliable and up-to-date information for you, the public, and healthcare professionals is vital. With our many years of experience, we […]
Masks that Matter by Aideen Bodkin
Masks that Matter sell sustainable cotton face masks to be used as an added layer of protection in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Irish fashion designer Aideen Bodkin founded Masks that Matter in March after selling out of a limited edition collection of Liberty Print face masks, with all proceeds from the first edition […]
New Bereavement Support Line launches today
Many people have experienced and will experience the death of someone they love during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may have been a COVID-related death or a death from other causes. People may also be finding a previous bereavement more difficult at this time. While we may be seeing reductions in the number of deaths connected […]
IHF recommends measures to ensure noone dies alone during COVID-19 crisis
April 16, 2020: The Irish Hospice Foundation is today recommending that one family member is allowed be with every person who is dying in hospitals and care settings – even if PPE is required for a COVID-19 patient. The recommendation is being made after the Foundation sought clarity and guidance from the HSE. CEO […]
New resources launched to inform and support during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the traditional ways we mark our grief. For the moment, it is not possible to come together and to gather in one location. It is not possible to have a large funeral. It may not be possible to receive the company of those who wish to offer condolences. However, we […]
Postponed: National Bereavement Forum
* Due to Covid-19, this event is now postponed until further notice. We will announce a new date once it’s set. Those who have registered will retain their tickets for the re-scheduled event.* This is the only annual event that brings together people from all across Ireland who work in bereavement or encounter people who […]
IHF Statement: COVID-19
Friday 13 March 2020 The IHF office will be closed this coming Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 March. Following the Government’s announcement on March 12 in relation to COVID-19, flexible working arrangements, for example, remote working, will then be in place for all IHF staff. This arrangement will be in place until Friday April 3. We will […]