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 findings, CEO of Irish Hospice Foundation Paula O’Reilly said:
“Firstly, we would like to thank all those who shared their experiences of the end-of-life care of their loved one. Dying, death and bereavement will affect us all at some point in our lives. This survey provides us with information that we can use to monitor and improve the delivery of end-of-life care informed by real life experiences. Any focus on end-of-life care must also examine the impact on those who are left to grieve the death of their loved one. This survey will provide valuable information on the emotional impact of end of life on family and friends.”
IHF will continue to advocate for people to have access to appropriate end-of-life and bereavement supports. For more information and resources on end-of-life care in hospitals and communities, visit our page Caring at End of Life.
For further details on the National End of Life Survey, visit hiqa.ie and read the full report at yourexperience.ie.
