We are delighted to be supporting Care Alliance Ireland (CAI) who coordinate National Carers Week which will be taking place from June 12th – 18th. The goal of National Carers Week is to highlight and celebrate the incredible, challenging, and invaluable work that carers do on a daily basis. Alongside Carers Week partners, Care Alliance Ireland […]
Today we opened applications for the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Quality Improvement (HFHQI) Awards 2023. Each year, we recognise projects that will improve end-of-life care for patients, their families, staff and the hospital through these Quality Improvement Awards. The awards were first launched in 2019, as an initiative through our Hospice Friendly Hospitals programme. Over the past […]
Caru – Supporting Care & Compassion at End of Life In Nursing Homes, a continuous learning programme developed by Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), in partnership with All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC), and the HSE was launched 30th November 2022. Caru is aimed at supporting and empowering staff in the delivery of palliative, […]
Palliative Care Week takes place from Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 September. This year’s theme is ‘Palliative Care: Living as well as possible’ […]
Love your Brain is an awareness campaign led by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland on International Brain Awareness Week which takes place this year from March 14th to 20th. The theme is ‘Together We Are Stronger: Promoting the Value of Teams, Partnerships and Collaborations in Neurological Care and Research’. Love Your Brain aims to promote greater awareness and understanding […]
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise yesterday officially opened the doors of its new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the mortuary. Development of the new facility involved the redesigning and refurbishment of the viewing area of the mortuary. The facility will provide an appropriate space for bereaved families and includes extending the existing facilities to […]
We are a proud partner of Palliative Care Week 2021, which takes place from Sunday 12 to Saturday 18 September 2021. This year’s theme is Palliative Care: It’s more than you think […]
We are looking for two results driven, experienced and committed senior healthcare professionals to join our Senior Management Team […]
Enhanced guidance outlines recommendations for dignified and comfortable sanctuaries for patients and their families to experience end-of-life and bereavement care. […]
IHF have produced a comprehensive Toolkit for Compassionate End-of-Life Care to enable healthcare workers deliver compassionate end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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
