Sooner or later, all of us will face our final hours. But choosing how, where, and who is there when you leave this world makes all the difference. This is how your kindness is bringing the comfort and consideration they may not otherwise have felt to older people in nursing homes across Ireland. […]
Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Catherine Connolly, congratulates Irish Hospice Foundation on its 40th anniversary. Read her full message in Irish and English. […]
This September, Irish Hospice Foundation invites modern-day pilgrims to walk the breathtaking Portuguese Coastal Camino as part of a community raising vital funds for people and families across Ireland facing dying, death and bereavement. […]
Irish Hospice Foundation welcomes the approval of a proposal to draft a Leave for Pregnancy Loss Bill, congratulating the Pregnancy Loss Research Group (PLRG), UCC, for their continuous advocacy in securing this important recognition for parents affected by pregnancy loss. […]
Participants Sought For Unique Photovoice Project We are seeking participants to take part in a research project that will examine and communicate their end-of-life experiences through photographs. Photovoice is a research method that combines photography and storytelling with the goal of giving voice more directly to an underrepresented group to influence social change. “This Photovoice […]
Need information on end-of-life care or advance care planning? IHF’s free Information and Support Line is now open Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm. […]
All of us at Irish Hospice Foundation are deeply saddened by the death of Patrick Ussher, devoted husband of our founder Mary Redmond and a valued supporter of IHF since its earliest days.
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Irish Hospice Foundation is announcing changes to its Board, as Chair Jean Callanan steps down after six years in the role, handing over to new Chair Leo Kearns. […]
Celebrating Women in End of Life Care this International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is Sunday, 8th March this year, providing an opportunity to reflect on the support that women provide within healthcare, more specifically, end-of-life care. We asked our Director of Healthcare, Siobhán Murphy, to reflect on this. Given her current role as Healthcare […]
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) hosted the National Bereavement Forum today, which was formally opened by Minister Dara Calleary – Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. At the Forum, Minister Calleary officially launched the Bereavement Support Core Competency (BSCC) Framework and eLearning resource for service providers operating in […]
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
