Today, The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs (of which IHF is a member) launches its 2023 Report, ‘Telling It Like It Is; Combatting Ageism,’ which sets out why Ireland needs to take ageism seriously and take meaningful action to counteract it. The report highlights the nature and impact of ageism in Ireland and offers several […]
We recently announced funding for 16 Seed Grant projects to support creative explorations of dying, death, and bereavement generously supported by Creative Ireland. A prime example is Elaine Mears ‘Memories’ exhibition returning to the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co Mayo, on Tuesday 24th until Saturday 28th January. Elaine and fellow textile artist Marie Murray are […]
As proud members of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), IHF support this important campaign – Patients Deserve Better. The nationwide campaign is calling for a network of community neurorehabilitation teams throughout the country. […]
Congratulations to this year’s awardees of a Local Bereavement Development Grant – groups of 6 or more organisations providing some level of bereavement support operating within the same geographical region. […]
When you are bereaved, this time of year can be tough. Feeling like you should be able to set your grief aside in order to enjoy Christmas and celebrate a New Year can be incredibly stressful. If you are grieving, please remember to reach out. Our Bereavement Support Line will be operating limited hours over […]
The arts and creative engagement in all their forms help people of all ages explore and articulate loss, death, dying, and grief. They always have. Since 2020, with the generous support of the Creative Ireland Programme, we have explored and collaborated with numerous artists and cultural organisations to guide and inform our strategy and responses. A […]
This Act is long overdue and very much needed as it maximises a person’s capacity to make decisions through all stages of their life, including through the legal protection of Advance Healthcare Directives. […]
Funding has been awarded for 16 Seed Grant projects to support creative explorations of dying, death, and bereavement. The grantees are an extraordinary creative reflection on grief and loss across all communities in Ireland supported by the Creative Ireland Programme. In October of this year, following a callout for applications, we received 140 submissions for […]
Today we launched a report detailing the impact of bereavement on home life in Ireland, including the impact on employment, health and the overall financial burden. Read the Summary Report of The Real Financial Impact of Bereavement. The study which completed in early 2022 was supported by a grant from the Department of Social Protection. […]
Caru – Supporting Care & Compassion at End of Life In Nursing Homes, a continuous learning programme developed by Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), in partnership with All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC), and the HSE was launched 30th November 2022. Caru is aimed at supporting and empowering staff in the delivery of palliative, […]
