At Irish Hospice Foundation, we recognise that volunteers can sometimes encounter grief as part of their work. As part of National Volunteers Week, we’re hosting this webinar for volunteers to thank and support all their brilliant and hard work in our workplaces and communities. Title: Lunch & Learn: Experiencing Grief as a VolunteerDate/Time: Wednesday, May […]
Highlighting our raison d’être: ‘Every death matters and we only have one chance to get it right’ Jean Callanan, Chair of Irish Hospice Foundation, re-affirmed our belief in the importance of creative people addressing dying, death and bereavement at our first Arts and Creative Engagement Roundtable Gathering in Dublin on 15th June last. MC on […]
The World Federation of Neurology has just announced ‘Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind’ as this year’s theme for World Brain Day taking place on 22nd July. Key messages – awareness, prevention, advocacy, education and access – remind us of what Danielle Manning, a senior social worker with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, told us […]
In moments of reflection, we may contemplate how we use our time, reflecting on all the things we still need to do and the conversations we wished we had had. While some may ponder the thought of death, we seldom think about the place in which our relatives will say their last goodbyes. But this […]
Choosing the right digital agency is crucial for charities that want to make a significant impact online and we were no different in Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF). We were looking for a digital agency that aligned with our organization’s values and goals. In particular we wanted an agency that had experience working within the NGO […]
With the closure of Ulster Bank and KBC bank we are aware that many of you are in the process of moving bank accounts – or may have done so already. If you are one of the many people that support us through monthly donations please don’t forget to renew your monthly direct debit for […]
We are delighted to have been able to support the HSE and HIQA with AIIHPC and Carers Ireland in the drafting of the National End of Life Survey. We hope the survey will give people the opportunity to tell their story on the care provided for their loved one at end of life. The care […]
We are proud to welcome Paula O’Reilly as new CEO, starting mid-December. Paula has over 15 years’ experience working in a variety of Irish and International private, public healthcare and charitable organisations. In previous roles, Paula has worked in occupational therapy and mental health services. She was CEO of Cheeverstown House for 3 years before […]
We were delighted to be shortlisted for our Annual Report for the Good Governance Awards. The team is heading to the Awards Event this evening and feeling hopeful! Wishing everyone the best of luck. Read our Annual Report. […]
Considering who to remember with a parting gift in your will is one of the most meaningful and life-affirming decisions you’ll ever make. To celebrate My Legacy Month this September, we are offering you the chance to write or update your will for free — No charge. No catch. No strings attached. Having an up-to-date […]
