Irish Hospice Foundation has welcomed the launch of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy, which was announced by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, earlier today. The policy has been launched during Palliative Care Week, and Irish Hospice foundation was part of the Steering Group involved in developing the policy. Speaking today, CEO of Irish […]
We at Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) welcome the launch of the results of the first National End of Life Survey today in which bereaved people were asked about the care provided to a family member or friend in the last months and days of their life in order to improve care. Responding to the survey […]
Irish Hospice Foundation acknowledges the work of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying and welcomes their recommendations for greater funding for palliative care. Irish Hospice Foundation sought an informed, inclusive and robust debate and an in-depth examination of the issues related to assisted dying. We believe that the Committee has delivered on this. In its hearings since […]
Irish Hospice Foundation’s Time to Reflect Survey has found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on people’s experience of death, dying and grieving. The results found: The Time to Reflect Survey, launched today at Irish Hospice Foundation’s 8th biannual Forum on End of Life on Dying and Grieving Well in Our Communities, was […]
“Taking stock: Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?”Alliance of Age Sector NGOs call for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs, representing seven leading older persons organisations, is calling on all political parties to include a commitment in their manifestos, ahead of the next general election, […]
IHF welcomes opportunity to appear as a witness before the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying […]
We met with TDs and Senators, as well as key policy advisors from the Fianna Fáil party, to outline our priorities for Budget 2024. […]
Read the highlights from our Pre-Budget Submission 2024, calling for structural investment across government to achieve the best end-of-life and bereavement care for all. […]
The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs (of which IHF is a member) has launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2024 making one call to Government as it finalises Budget 2024: To support the Alliance’s call for the speedy establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People that would account directly to the Oireachtas, with a mandate to safeguard and protect the interests and well-being of older people and an ageing population. […]
The Home Care Coalition, which IHF is a member of, is calling for €1.05bn funding to the Home Support Service in Budget 2024 to provide quality care to older people and people with disabilities, and to enable additional recruitment and retention of home care workers. […]
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.
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