The three-month pilot phase of the Think Ahead initiative is being rolled out in Limerick and Louth with a view to a national campaign in 2013. Developed by the Forum on End of Life in Ireland – an initiative of the Irish Hospice Foundation – the Think Ahead project involves people thinking about and recording […]
Palliative Care for All. Bridging the Gap Conference September 14 2012
Hospital doctors and general practitioners must stop treating the disease and start caring holistically for the patient with a life limiting condition, a palliative care expert stated today (Sept 14th) at the conference Palliative Care for All. Bridging the Gap which was organised by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF). Further information on the conference […]
Irish Hospice Foundation pays tribute to Maeve Binchy
“We are all deeply saddened by the news of Maeve’s passing, and we send our condolences to her family and friends and especially to her husband, Gordon, at this difficult time. The Irish Hospice Foundation is truly grateful to both Maeve and Gordon for their generous support over the years.” Sharon Foley, CEO READ […]
Minister Fitzgerald Launches Irish Childhood Bereavement Network
The Minister for Children and Youth Afairs, Frances Fitzgerald has today launched the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network. The network aims to act as a hub for professionals and organisations working to support bereaved children and young people and hopes to facilitate access to a choice of high quality local and national information, guidance and support […]
More Irish Hospice Foundation videos
Coping with Christmas when you are bereaved A short video featuring Dr Susan Delaney, bereavement services manager with the Irish Hospice Foundation offering advice on getting through Christmas when you are bereaved. Browse more Irish Hospice Foundation videos HERE […]