The Irish Hospice Foundation are delighted to be involved in the Ulster Bank ‘One Week in June’ campaign. Throughout the month of June, Ulster Bank is teaming up with 14 charities, across Ireland and Northern Ireland, to raise much needed funds for the great causes they support. Ulster Bank’s aim is to do something positive […]
THEME: “Length of Days – Quality of Life” 24 October 2013, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Booking now open Agenda and Booking available HERE […]
The newly established Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) has appointed a Chair to its Advisory Panel. Brid Carroll, who is a Bereavement Counsellor, will guide the network in its initial stages and provide support to build and strengthen the availability of services for bereaved children in Ireland. The ICBN network has also appointed Nuala Harmey, […]
–PROJECT COMPLETED UNDER THE DESIGN AND DIGNITY GRANTS SCHEME – Two Family and Viewing Rooms in the Emergency Department in St James’s Hospital, Dublin were today (16th May) formally opened by Professor Patrick Plunkett, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. James’s. These new rooms offer a private and comfortable space for families when their loved […]
EXTENDED CLOSING DATE – 14TH JUNE! The IHF today (Tuesday May 14th) issued a call-out to the people of Ireland – at home and abroad – to submit photos which capture the excitement and energy of their Gathering and clan events. The best images will be included in an exciting book it is producing, titled […]
The hospice movement in Ireland has appealed today (8th May) to the public to give generously on Hospice Sunflower Days next month and also to volunteer their time to take part in the two day collection. The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) announced that the national Hospice Sunflower Days collection for local hospice services will […]
GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT!!! Why not join us on Saturday 25th May for the Howth Walk! Now in its 25th year, this fun family walk is from Howth Dart Station all the way to Cliff Summit!! Free refreshments and a goodie bag at the summit Hope to see you there, registration is from 10am – […]
Doctors and other healthcare staff involved in the care of dying patients in hospitals are being encouraged to use a new resource from the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) which was launched today (10th April) as a support for healthcare staff in delivering quality end-of-life care. Competence & Compassion. End-of-life care map was launched […]
Senator Marie Louise O’Donnell today (28th March 2013) launched an innovative e-learning training course for bereavement support organisations and volunteers called Working With Loss which has been developed by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) with help from bereavement support organisations, in an effort to bridge the identified gaps in bereavement support. Most people who are […]
– THE FIRST MORTUARY IN IRELAND TO BE COMPLETED UNDER THE DESIGN AND DIGNITY GRANTS SCHEME – A redesigned and refurbished mortuary has been opened in the Mercy University Hospital in Cork today (Wed, 20th March) by RTE’s Maura Derrane under a Design and Dignity Grants Scheme initiated by the Irish Hospice Foundation’s (IHF) 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
