We’re delighted to share that Irish Hospice Foundation has been shortlisted for two Charity Excellence Awards 2026 from Charities Institute Ireland 🏆 ⭐ Charity Board of the Year ⭐ Employer Excellence Award #IHF40 #CharityExcellenceAwards #IrishHospiceFoundation #WorkplaceWellbeing
Irish Hospice Foundation
@irishhospice.bsky.social
We're the national charity in Ireland that addresses dying, death and bereavement. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need. RCN: 20013554
💛 Everyone has their own reason for taking on 100 Miles in October. Whatever your reason, every mile matters. Take on 100 miles throughout October and help support end-of-life and bereavement care. 🔗: goto.hospicefoundation.ie/100-miles #100milesinoctober #charity # charityfundraiser #ForACause
💬 How do different migrant communities experience dying, death and bereavement in Ireland? 🌍 Join us for this conversation as we explore dying, death and bereavement in a changing Ireland. 🎟️ Register : https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/forum-2026- #IHFForum2026 #EveryDeathMatters #EndOfLifeCare
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Melody Chimanga, who took part in a number of Irish Hospice Foundation Arts & Culture projects over the years. 📖 Read Melody's story: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/melody-humans-of-dublin #HumansOfDublin #RememberingMelody #LivingWithLoss
Sunflowers, the sea at Howth... Here before us, here after. On International Legacy Giving Day, we honour those who gave quietly. More info: https://hospicefoundation.ie/get-involved/gifts-in-will/ #InternationalLegacyDay #GiftInWill #HowthViews #SunflowerField #IrishHospiceFoundation
💭 Questions about palliative care can arise at any stage of illness. Irish Hospice Foundation's Information & Support Line is here to provide information and support. 📞 1800 60 70 66 🕘 Mon to Fri, 9am–6pm 💛 Learn more: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/ISL #PalliativeCareWeek2026
💛 World Suicide Prevention Day The impact of these deaths, affects workplaces and communities. We have a practical guide to help workplaces navigate a suicide death. 📖 Download the guide: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/responding-to-suicide #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicideBereavement
💭 What is palliative care? We're sharing our Palliative Care: What Is It and Who Is It For? A booklet to help answer some of the most common questions about palliative care. 👉 Download now: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/palliative-care-booklet #PalliativeCareWeek2026 #PalliativeCare
❓What happens when someone faces the end of life without the security of a home... 💬 Join a national conversation on dying, death and bereavement in a changing Ireland. 🎟️ Register now: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/forum-2026- #IHFForum2026 #EveryDeathMatters #Homelessness #Bereavement
📢 It's Palliative Care Week 2026 📅 Check out the events we have planned throughout the week and get involved. 👉 Find out more and register for our events: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/pcw-2026-events #PalliativeCareWeek2026 #PalliativeCare #ItsNotWhatYouThink #EndOfLifeCare #EveryDeathMatters
September means students return! Thanks to Reece Slade from Trinity College Dublin for supporting our research at Ireland's leading dying, death & bereavement charity. #TrinityCollegeDublin
💬How can migrant communities start planning for the future when it comes to death, dying and bereavement. Join us for this important discussion: 📅 September 24 2026 🎟️ Register today: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/forum-2026- #IHFForum2026 #EndOfLifeCare #AdvanceCarePlanning #Bereavement
This #SoulfulSunday, as we mark National Grief Awareness Day, we're sharing a gentle reminder that there is no right way to grieve. Our Bereavement Support Line is here with care and compassion: 📞: 1800 80 70 77 👉 bereaved.ie #SoulfulSunday #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #GriefSupport #GriefAndLove
⏰ Last Call for Applications: MSc Loss & Bereavement 📍 Start date: September 1st 📣 Applications open for a limited time Don't miss your opportunity to join a unique Master's programme Apply: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/Msc-2026 #MScLossAndBereavement #FinalCall #PostgraduateStudy #ApplyNow
🐶 National Dog Day was this week! Professor Philip Hyland explores why pet bereavement can be every bit as profound as other forms of loss. Read the blog: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/pet-bereavement-blog #NationalDogDay #Grief #Bereavement
This is our End-of-Life Symbol. We post it on the last Thursday of every month to remember those who've died and those who are grieving. Call our Bereavement Support Line: ☎️ 1800 80 70 77 Mon - Fri, 10am - 1pm Visit our Bereavement & Loss Hub 👉 bereaved.ie -- #EndOfLife #BereavementSupport
Huge thanks to Tom Horan! 🙏 €2,520 raised for Irish Hospice Foundation and two other charities of Ireland. Your generosity helps families. 💛 #IrishHospiceFoundation #CommunityFundraising
Someone's playing Adele at the worst moment: why her songs still help us grieve? If you're missing someone and need a little extra support, our Bereavement Support Line is always here for you: 💙 1800 80 70 77 🕙 Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm 👉 bereaved.ie #SoulfulSunday #GriefSupport #YouAreNotAlone #Adele
Today is World Photography Day! Join our #Photovoice project to share your story through photos. Contact us 📞1800 1800 18 ✉️research@hospicefoundation.ie #IrishHospiceFoundation #EndOfLife #Research #WorldPhotographyDay
🏆 Congrats to our Summer Raffle 2026 winners! Thanks to all who supported IHF's vital end-of-life care. 💛 #SummerRaffle #EndOfLifeCare #IrishHospiceFoundation
How do migrant communities experience death, dying and grief in Ireland❓ Join us as we bring together community voices to a national conversation on dying, death and bereavement in Ireland. 📅 September 24th 2026 🔗Click the link in our bio and register today. #IHFForum2026 #EndOfLifeCare
This #SoulfulSunday, we're sharing of heartfelt reflections that speak to the quiet realities of living with loss. 🌿✨ Our Bereavement Support Line is here with care and compassion: 📞: 1800 80 70 77 🕙 Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm 👉 bereaved.ie #SoulfulSunday #GriefSupport #SayTheirName #GriefAndLove
Have you been bereaved and want to share your experience❓ We are seeking participants to take part in our Grief Survey. Share your thoughts by taking the survey today: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/bereavement-survey #griefsurvey #bereavement #ireland #griefsurveyireland
Join our Photovoice study on end-of-life care with Avril Easton & Neil Fullerton. Share your story. 📞1800 1800 18 ✉️research@hospicefoundation.ie 🌐hospicefoundation.ie/photovoice #EndOfLifeCare #Photovoice
📢 Join the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Team to the joint delivery of our highly rated, free NMBI-accredited Network: 🔗Registration is free: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/paediatric-and-maternity-perinatal-loss-network #HFH #End-of-Life Care #HSE #Networking
⏰ 24 HOURS LEFT to return your Summer Raffle tickets! Help families with Nurses for Night Care. Buy or return tickets by 11 Aug. 🙏 https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/summer-raffle #IrishHospiceFoundation #SummerRaffle #NursesForNightCare
This week, marking International Cat Day, we're thinking of everyone who's said goodbye to a beloved cat, or any pet. Got a photo of them you'd love to share? Bereavement Support Line: 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10–1) 🌐bereaved.ie #GriefSupport #YouAreNotAlone
Can art help someone through grief? For us, the answer is yes. Registration is open for our Arts and Culture – Bereavement and Grief Training Course. 2 weekends + 3 evenings. 16 places. Apply by 16 Sept, 5pm. 👉 goto.hospicefoundation.ie/grief-training-course #Bereavement #ArtsAndHealth
Annie raised 4 kids alone, working into her 70s. All she wanted: to die at home. Nurses for Night Care (funded by Irish Hospice Foundation) made that happen. Rest in peace, Annie 🕊️ Hurry, €3 helps the next family: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/summer-raffle Please share 🔁 #SummerRaffle
👣 Why come back for the IHF Camino? For Liz, the Camino Challenge is about the friendships formed and supporting IHF's work. 👉 Register: goto.hospicefoundation.ie/camino-challenge 💛 Liz's story : https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/liz-fourth-camino #caminochallenge #camino2026 #fundraisingchallenge