The difference you can make
This year is Irish Hospice Foundation’s 40th anniversary and a milestone year for the organisation. By taking on the IHF Camino challenge, you will be supporting people all over Ireland who are facing end of life and bereavement.
Nurses for Night Care Nurses for Night Care is our free at-home night-nursing service for patients diagnosed with illnesses other than cancer. Nurses travel to patients’ homes to provide professional care for the final nights of their life. They bring comfort and relief to the patient, and provide important respite and reassurance to relatives as they prepare for the final farewell and, ultimately, their bereavement. In 2024, 3130 nights of nursing care were delivered to people across Ireland. Bereavement Support Line Our Bereavement Support Line, in partnership with the HSE, is a national freephone service available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday on 1800 80 70 77. It provides a space for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague to talk about their loss and grief. Anyone concerned about someone else who is grieving can call for information and guidance. Our volunteers do their best to provide comfort and emotional support and will offer information that might help the caller, including details on practical supports. In 2025, 1,217 calls were handled. on the Bereavement Support Line. Information and Support Line Facing or caring for a friend or family member with a life-limiting illness can be both a challenging and uncertain time for anyone. Our Information and Support Line is a confidential line that provides signposting, practical supports, and resources about end-of-life care, advance care planning, and palliative care in Ireland. It is available on freephone 1800 60 70 66 from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. Caru Caru is a free continuous learning programme developed by Irish Hospice Foundation and the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) in collaboration with the HSE. Caru supports and empowers nursing home staff in the delivery of compassionate and person-centred palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care to residents and family
members in nursing homes. Learn more at caru.ie
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Camino Challenge 2026
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