It is with great sadness that we learned of the death last Sunday of Dr Anne Merriman of Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) and Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care Africa (IHPCA). Dr Anne’s contribution to health and pain relief for end-of-life care in the world was recognised with many awards, including an MBE for services […]
Launching IHF Strategy 2025 – 2030 and New Supports to Help People Die at Home Today, Irish Hospice Foundation is launching our new strategy and announcing a number of practical supports for the public under our Dying Well at Home programme. These resources are aimed at helping people with a life-limiting illness, their families and […]
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 […]
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
