We, IHF, have made a submission to the Justice Committee on the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 in which we recognise the diversity of opinion on the issue. We will continue to advocate for excellent hospice and palliative care for those facing end of life – as we have always done in the past – so as […]
IHF have produced a comprehensive Toolkit for Compassionate End-of-Life Care to enable healthcare workers deliver compassionate end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
With current restrictions, we note the need for a change in current guidance in relation to visiting to nursing homes and other long term residential care facilities. […]
Today we announced our new IHF seed grant scheme to inspire and support creative responses to the themes of dying, death and bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
In the face of the loss and trauma people are currently experiencing, the Bereavement Support Line, in partnership with the HSE, has been launched to provide connection, comfort and support, in these exceptional times. […]
We at the Irish Hospice Foundation want to keep you, the Irish public, as informed and supported as possible in matters relating to end-of-life and bereavement care in these exceptional times. The need to provide reliable and up-to-date information for you, the public, and healthcare professionals is vital. With our many years of experience, we […]
Diversity of Voices needs to be heard by Justice Committee Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is today calling for people and organisations to make submissions to the Justice Committee on the Dying with Dignity Bill to ensure a robust and balanced debate on the matter of assisted dying. IHF wrote to the Justice Committed in November […]
We want to continue supporting those facing end of life and bereavement at this unprecedented time of need, as well as providing guidance and advice for health and social care workers in these exceptional times. Please help Irish Hospice Foundation to continue with this valuable work by texting IHF to 50300 to donate €4. Text […]
Dec 23rd 2020 Our office will close today at lunchtime until January. Wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas. Please visit our Care & Inform hub or bereaved.ie if you need any information on our supports and services over Christmas. […]
We will continue to be there for those grieving this Christmas. Our Bereavement Support Line will be open every weekday (except Christmas Day). The festive period can be particularly difficult, so please call if you need to talk. Freephone 1800 80 70 77. In partnership with the HSE […]
