– 62,000 people become former Family Carers Annually A new resource has been launched to support people whose caring has ended – as they enter a new phase in their lives. When caring ends many family carers experience a range of emotions – grief, exhaustion, isolation – a real void in their lives can emerge. In […]
A new booklet to help people with advancing neurological illnesses to plan for all aspects of their future was officially launched today (Tuesday 6 March) as part of National Brain Awareness Week. Planning for the Future: Information for People Who Have an Advancing Neurological Illness, an initiative of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) […]
Dublin, Friday 23 February 2018 – In a reflection paper launched today, the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) applauds the commitment by the palliative care sector and all who contributed to the Minimum Data Set. In December 2017, the Irish Hospice Foundation in partnership with the HSE, published patient data for adults specialist palliative care (SPC) […]
Minister for Health Simon Harris has committed to immediately progressing some of the next steps of the Children’s Palliative Care Programme following a meeting with a coalition of children’s palliative care service providers and consultants in paediatric palliative care including the Irish Hospice Foundation’s CEO Sharon Foley yesterday (Thursday 15 February 2018). The coalition had […]
Here at The Irish Hospice Foundation, we were very saddened to learn of the death of Ted Moynihan last week. The Tralee native was a founding member of Kerry Hospice Foundation and spent decades campaigning and fundraising for the introduction of palliative care services in Kerry. All of this hard work came to fruition last […]
Think you could be our new Fundraising Executive? This is a strategic role within the IHF Fundraising’s Department to ensure that the IHF continues to secure vital funding income from Trusts & Foundations available in Ireland, Europe & Overseas. This is a key part of our fundraising, with a focus on written applications for funding. […]
Sports journalist and former professional cyclist Paul Kimmage is calling on cycling enthusiasts nationwide to join him and his daughter Evelyn on the CSI: Cycle for Care in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) this June. The duo will lead the way, covering 600km across the stunning landscapes of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy in […]
It’s that time of year that we all start thinking of our new year’s resolutions. Why not start the year by signing up to one of our charity challenges? Our Cycle Challenge will take place from 23-30th June and for the first time we will be taking on three countries Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. […]
Former President of Ireland, Professor Mary McAleese has visited Roscommon University Hospital to officially open the Design and Dignity Family Room and Refurbished Mortuary Viewing Room. The refurbishment of the family room and mortuary viewing room were funded under the Design and Dignity Grant Fund which is operated and co- funded by the Irish […]
CEOL which stands for ‘Compassionate End of Life’ empowers all staff to provide the best possible end-of-life care for people living in residential care centres (RCC) in Ireland. “All of us want assurance that the care our loved ones receive at end of life in residential care should be the best. The Irish Hospice […]
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
