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Bereavement Support Line A national freephone service - 1800 80 70 77, set up by Irish Hospice Foundation, in partnership with the HSE, that provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague, to talk about their loss and grief. People can also visit www.bereaved.ie for more information on coping with bereavement and finding supports. Think Ahead A practical tool and customisable guide for advance care planning and end of life. It helps a person document their healthcare choices and personal wishes, for a future time when they may not be able to make or express those decisions. Think Ahead is in full alignment with the recently commenced Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. See www.thinkahead.ie When Someone You Care About is Dying in a Nursing Home - What to Expect Available at https://caru.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CARU- What-to-Expect-Booklet.pdf Foundation, in partnership with the HSE, that provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague, to talk about their loss and grief. People can also visit www.bereaved.ie for more information on coping with bereavement and finding supports. Think Ahead A practical tool and customisable guide for advance care planning and end of life. It helps a person document their healthcare choices and personal wishes, for a future time when they may not be able to make or express those decisions. Think Ahead is in full alignment with the recently commenced Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. See www.thinkahead.ie When someone you care about is dying in hospital – What to expect You can find it on our website here hospicefoundation.ie or order copies from www.healthpromotion.ie . Grief in the Workplace We provide support, training, resources and advice to help organisations and managers to respond effectively to grief situations that can arise in the workplace. We offer a range of interactive courses which focus on coping with grief in the workplace. See www.hospicefoundation.ie Local Bereavement Networks Through our networks, which work across the country, we are committed to supporting local and national stakeholders to support best practice Grief in the Workplace We provide support, training, resources and advice to help organisations and managers to respond effectively to grief situations that can arise in the workplace. We offer a range of interactive courses which focus on coping with grief in the workplace. See www.hospicefoundation.ie Local Bereavement Networks Through our networks, which work across the country, we are committed to supporting local and national stakeholders to support best practice in the area of bereavement care in Ireland and to promote a better understanding of bereavement supports for children and adults. hospicefoundation.ie info@hospicefoundation.ie This booklet and other free leaflets on grief from the HSE and Irish Hospice Foundation are available to order or download on www. healthpromotion.ie Education We work with staff in a variety of settings to support and embed education and training in end-of-life and bereavement care. From our MSc in Loss & Bereavement, grief in the workplace, to our bereavement workshops, there is a wide spectrum of training to choose from. See www.hospicefoundation.ie HSE Bereavement Booklet The ‘Bereavement: When someone close dies’ booklet describes practical For more information on how Irish Hospice Foundation can support you and your constituents who are facing dying, death and bereavement. and emotional issues that you may face when someone close dies. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/health-and- wellbeing/hse-bereavement-when-someone-close-dies- booklet-2022.pdf Children’s Grief Irish Childhood Bereavement Network has advice on talking to children about death and grief. www.childhoodbereavement.ie
Bereavement Support Line A national freephone service - 1800 80 70 77, set up by Irish Hospice Foundation, in partnership with the HSE, that provides a safe space for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague, to talk about their loss and grief. People can also visit www.bereaved.ie for more information on coping with bereavement and finding supports. Think Ahead A practical tool and customisable guide for advance care planning and end of life. It helps a person document their healthcare choices and personal wishes, for a future time when they may not be able to make or express those decisions. Think Ahead is in full alignment with the recently commenced Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. See www.thinkahead.ie Grief in the Workplace We provide support, training, resources and advice to help organisations and managers to respond effectively to grief situations that can arise in the workplace. We offer a range of interactive courses which focus on coping with grief in the workplace. See www.hospicefoundation.ie Local Bereavement Networks Through our networks, which work across the country, we are committed to supporting local and national stakeholders to support best practice in the area of bereavement care in Ireland and to promote a better understanding of bereavement supports for children and adults. Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) ICBN supports professionals to deliver quality and accessible support to children who are bereaved. The ICBN signposts loved ones to a directory of bereavement support services. It also advocates for bereaved children and young people, and those supporting them. See www.childhoodbereavement.ie in the area of bereavement care in Ireland and to promote a better understanding of bereavement supports for children and adults. Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) ICBN supports professionals to deliver quality and accessible support to children who are bereaved. The ICBN signposts loved ones to a directory of bereavement support services. It also advocates for bereaved children and young people, and those supporting them. See www.childhoodbereavement.ie Education We work with staff in a variety of settings to support and embed education and training in end-of-life and bereavement care. From our MSc in Loss & Bereavement, grief in the workplace, to our bereavement workshops, there is a wide spectrum of training to choose from. See www.hospicefoundation.ie Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) ICBN supports professionals to deliver quality and accessible support to children who are bereaved. The ICBN signposts loved ones to a directory of bereavement support services. It also advocates for bereaved children and young people, and those supporting them. See www.childhoodbereavement.ie Education We work with staff in a variety of settings to support and embed education and training in end-of-life and bereavement care. From our MSc in Loss & Bereavement, grief in the workplace, to our bereavement workshops, there is a wide spectrum of training to choose from. See www.hospicefoundation.ie Registered Charity Number 20013554 Irish Hospice Foundation • Annual Report 2022 caru.ie 09/01/2025 16:54
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hospicefoundation.ie info@hospicefoundation.ie Palliative Care Our information booklet, ‘Palliative Care - what is it and who is it for?’, for those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition provides information about palliative care that aims to make people feel comfortable and supported throughout their illness. Read more at https://www.hospicefoundation.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ lrish-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Booklet.pdf For more information on how Irish Hospice Foundation can support you and your constituents who are facing dying, death and bereavement.
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For more information on how Irish Hospice Foundation can support you and your constituents who are facing dying, death and bereavement. Registered Charity Number 20013554 Irish Hospice Foundation • Annual Report 2022
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Registered Charity Number 20013554 Citizens Information Citizens Information Board has published information on a range of practical concerns you may have when someone close to you dies. Visit www.citizensinformation.ie
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