The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), as part of its programme of research, invites applications to carry out an exploratory investigation of the economics of bereavement in Ireland. The research is supported by a grant from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP). For more details including the full tender document, click here. […]
The Irish Hospice Foundation is part of The Dublin Northside Bereavement Network which will host its first ever ‘Living with Grief’ event in North Dublin on Thursday 6 February, 7.30pm. The free event for the public, which takes place at the The Clasac (Alfie Byrne Road, Clontarf) will provide information about grief and the […]
Our annual Living with Loss evening was held on 1st November. It aims to provide information about grief and the range of supports available to bereaved people. Our guest speaker on this occasion was psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick. She spoke about her own grief journey following the death of her sister Captain Dara Fitzpatrick in 2017. […]
The Irish Hospice Foundation, (IHF), today welcomed the report from the Dail Committee on Health and Children calling for the development of a national strategy on palliative care, end of life and bereavement. Chief Executive Officer of the IHF, Sharon Foley, said she hoped the government will act on the findings of the report […]
A new documentary ‘Way to go; death and the Irish’ to be broadcast on RTE 1 at 9.35pm on Tuesday July 1st will examine how well we deal with death. The documentary is presented by Norah Casey, Norah’s husband Richard died in 2011. It features interviews with well known personalities, healthcare professionals and members of […]
The Irish Hospice Foundation extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Nicky McFadden, TD. Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath died yesterday after a battle with Motor Neurone disease. The Irish Hospice Foundation benefited from her support for the hospice cause and in particular for sunflower day, which raises funds for local […]
The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) has today (9th December) launched its new website www.childhoodbereavement.ie which has valuable information for professionals who are supporting grieving children and young people. [slideshow id=52] Supporting bereaved children The website was launched at a regional meeting at Milford Care Centre in Limerick where over 20 professionals including social workers, […]
Coping with loss can be different for everyone. In this short video by the Irish Hospice Foundation four people share their personal experiences of loss. You can view additional Irish Hospice Foundation videos HERE […]
Living with loss November is traditionally a month for remembrance. As part of our bereavement support function at the Irish Hospice Foundation we will host a bereavement public information evening ‘Living with Loss’ on Thursday November 1st in the Alexander Hotel, Fenian st from 5.30 until 8.30. This ‘drop in’ evening will feature; Professor […]
The Minister for Children and Youth Afairs, Frances Fitzgerald has today launched the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network. The network aims to act as a hub for professionals and organisations working to support bereaved children and young people and hopes to facilitate access to a choice of high quality local and national information, guidance and support […]
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
