Participants Sought For Unique Photovoice Project We are seeking participants to take part in a research project that will examine and communicate their end-of-life experiences through photographs. Photovoice is a research method that combines photography and storytelling with the goal of giving voice more directly to an underrepresented group to influence social change. “This Photovoice […]
Need information on end-of-life care or advance care planning? IHF’s free Information and Support Line is now open Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm. […]
All of us at Irish Hospice Foundation are deeply saddened by the death of Patrick Ussher, devoted husband of our founder Mary Redmond and a valued supporter of IHF since its earliest days.
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Seed Grant Recipients 2026 Announced In collaboration with Irish Hospice Foundation’s Caru Programme, our Arts and Cultural Engagement Team are delighted to announce funding has been awarded for six Seed Grant projects to support creative approaches to encouraging conversation in residential care about Advance Care Planning. The awardees represent a range of residential care settings, clinicians, and artists nationwide and reflect a varied range of creative practice from storytelling and music, to memory […]
Think Ahead Planning Pack: What’s Changed “Over my four years at Irish Hospice Foundation, I have seen lots of changes to advance care planning in Ireland –and of course to our Think Ahead Planning Packs. We redesigned the packs to make them easier to read and use”. Valerie Smith, Think Ahead and Public Engagement Lead. […]
Landmark research launched during Children’s Hospice Week 2026 “1 in 168 children and young people are living with life‑limiting conditions nearly double previous estimates..” The Evidence for Children’s Palliative Care in Ireland (ECHPI) study Launched on 21 May during Children’s Hospice Week 2026, the landmark new study, Evidence for Children’s Palliative Care in Ireland (ECHPI), […]
Get Involved with IHF This Summer Ways to Get Involved and Support IHF This Summer As we head into the summer months, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support. Your kindness helps us continue vital services like Nurses for Night Care, the Bereavement Support Line, and our Information and Support […]
Irish Hospice Foundation is announcing changes to its Board, as Chair Jean Callanan steps down after six years in the role, handing over to new Chair Leo Kearns. […]
Irish Hospice Foundation Meets with the North/South Inter-Parliamentary Association to Discuss Palliative Care “The national work of IHF provides insights into dying, death and bereavement which we believe are of value to the NSIPA and we thank the members for the opportunity to address them. We wanted to highlight the importance of palliative, end-of-life and […]
‘You Know Me’ “Irish Hospice Foundation focuses on helping people to talk about death and dying and enabling them to consider their wishes in relation to healthcare decisions. IHF continues to advocate for the importance of advance care planning and encourages everyone to think about this subject and have conversations with those closest to them […]
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.
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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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