HUNDREDS of children with life-limiting conditions and their families have had access to improved palliative care thanks to a national policy adopted seven years ago. An Evaluation of the Children’s Palliative Care Programme launched by the Health Minister Simon Harris today found new initiatives like outreach nurses are “significantly enhancing” the quality of palliative care […]
Blog By Sharon Foley, CEO, The Irish Hospice Foundation People deserve the right to die with dignity surrounded by their loved ones and in a setting of their own choice. We only get once chance to die so it’s important to get it right. That’s part of our goal here at the Irish Hospice Foundation. […]
Supporting Parents, Carers, and Bereaved Children The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) has organised the first national Bereaved Children’s Week which commences Monday 14th to highlight the needs of bereaved children and how to support them through difficult periods of loss. The week coincides with Universal Children’s Day and is aimed at those supporting bereaved […]
Reindeer Food, a special recipe of oats and magic, is on sale for €2 in all MACE stores, branches of LloydsPharmacy and Superdrug around Ireland in the run up to Christmas – with all proceeds going to support The Irish Hospice Foundation. We also have some available here in our Online Shop. All the boys […]
“As a parent whose child has died, I believe that one of my greatest fears is that, with time, our child will be forgotten.” Stephanie. “I wished we could have talked with my dad about his death. He knew he was dying. We knew he was dying, but it went unspoken between us.” Susie. Have […]
The Special Events Committee of The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), are hosting another “Dine Out for The Irish Hospice Foundation” event on Thursday 17th November. This will take place in The Seafood Bar (by Wrights of Howth) on Dawson Street, this venue offers superb food in a dazzling setting. All of our guests will […]
University College Dublin (UCD) has announced the 10 speakers who will take part in the university’s fourth annual TEDxUCD event. Among this year’s TEDxUCD speakers is Dr Susan Delaney, a clinical psychologist and Bereavement Services Manager here at the Irish Hospice Foundation, which has a long standing relationship with UCD’s School of Psychology. Susan’s TEDxUCD 2016 talk […]
More than two hundred people attended yesterday’s ‘Living with Loss’ public information evening in Dublin. The IHF has been running this beneficial information evening for the past five years with numbers growing each year. November is traditionally a month for remembrance and the event provides information about grief and the range of supports available to bereaved […]
On Friday 21st October The Irish Hospice Foundation hosted a very special evening to remember our inspirational founder Dr Mary Redmond and to celebrate our 30th Year. Over 500 guests joined us at the stunning InterContinental Hotel for an unforgettable night. We are so grateful to all those that attended and supported this event through […]
John McAreavey (Michaela Foundation) will speak about “living with loss” at a public information evening on bereavement organised by the Irish Hospice Foundation. November is traditionally a month of remembrance. This Irish Hospice Foundation event aims to provide information about grief and the range of supports available to bereaved people. Members of the public are […]
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
