We are delighted to announce that our Summer Raffle has been drawn. Congratulations to the winners: A huge thank you goes to everyone who took part in this year’s raffle, both buying and selling tickets. Monies raised from the raffle will go towards our Nurses for Night Care service. Nurses for Night Care provides free […]
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) hosted the National Bereavement Forum today, which was formally opened by Minister Dara Calleary – Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. At the Forum, Minister Calleary officially launched the Bereavement Support Core Competency (BSCC) Framework and eLearning resource for service providers operating in […]
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death last Sunday of Dr Anne Merriman of Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) and Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care Africa (IHPCA). Dr Anne’s contribution to health and pain relief for end-of-life care in the world was recognised with many awards, including an MBE for services […]
Using Art and Creativity to Explore Dying, Death and Grief in Residential Care How can we use art and creativity to explore dying, death, grief, and loss in residential care? This question was at the heart of Irish Hospice Foundation’s 2024 Seed Grant programme. Led by our Arts and Cultural Engagement and Caru teams, Irish […]
Launching IHF Strategy 2025 – 2030 and New Supports to Help People Die at Home Today, Irish Hospice Foundation is launching our new strategy and announcing a number of practical supports for the public under our Dying Well at Home programme. These resources are aimed at helping people with a life-limiting illness, their families and […]
Calling cyclists to participate in our annual European fundraising challenge cycle! Irish Hospice Foundation has launched details of its IHF Cycle Challenge for 2025 and is urging cycling enthusiasts to sign up for this exciting annual event. This is the largest in-person fundraiser in the Irish Hospice Foundation calendar, and this year the cycle route […]
Your support and kindness ensures our vital programmes and services — such as Nurses for Night Care, the Bereavement Support Line, and our new Information and Support Line — continue to reach people across Ireland facing end of life and bereavement. There are many ways you can get involved and support our work this year. […]
Sooner or later, all of us will face our final hours. But choosing how, where, and who is there when you leave this world makes all the difference. This is how your kindness is bringing the comfort and consideration they may not otherwise have felt to older people in nursing homes across Ireland. […]
Launching National Grief Awareness Week Irish Hospice Foundation Launches National Grief Awareness Week Amidst Increase in Demand for Bereavement Support at End of 2024 Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is launching its fifth annual National Grief Awareness Week, taking place from 27th January to 2nd February. Throughout the year, IHF supports those who are bereaved through […]
Common Myths About Grief National Grief Awareness Week National Grief Awareness Week (NGAW) is in it’s sixth year. The goal of this annual campaign is to encourage a more open, supportive, and understanding approach to grief. We do this in many ways, including sharing information on social media, hosting free online events, speaking to the […]
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.
1800 60 70 66
