IHF Extends Information
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Support Line Opening Hours
1800 60 70 66
Irish Hospice Foundation’s (IHF) Information and Support Line, launched in October 2024, has seen increased demand for information and support around dying, death and bereavement, with a significant rise in public interest in advance care planning through their Think Ahead planning pack.
The Information and Support Line provides details of supports around end-of-life care queries, palliative care and advance care planning. Callers receive information directing them to local and national services and can access useful resources for people experiencing or preparing for end of life.
In response to this increasing demand, the Information and Support Line is now open from 9am until 6pm five days a week from Monday – Friday instead of 1pm closure. The line can be reached by calling Freephone 1800 60 70 66 or by emailing support@hospicefoundation.ie
Bereavement & Loss Workshops
Irish Hospice Foundation’s 2026 Bereavement & Loss Workshop series has now concluded. IHF would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to anyone who attended, or shared information about our workshops.
IHF next series will begin in January 2027.
From January to June 2026, Irish Hospice Foundation ran19 online workshops, covering a range of topics on bereavement and loss. These workshops are for professionals and volunteers who may wish to learn about bereavement and loss, and for those working with people who have experienced a loss. The aim of the workshops is to equip attendees with the understanding of the grieving process, communication skills, and appropriate methods for supporting those who are bereaved. Contact SOFT for more information if interested in workshows at soft.chairperson@gmail.com. The workshops are facilitated by practitioners who specialise in specific aspects of bereavement and loss and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the training.
Pay attention to “Overview of Loss and Bereavement”
See IHF Workshops HERE
Other Courses
Professional Certificate in Children and Loss (Level 9)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) course run in association with Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF). It seeks to equip practitioners with the practical skills to understand and support children on their grief journey. No dates but come available from time to time and watch this space.
Who is this course suitable for?
Professionals whose work brings them into contact with children who are bereaved through a family death or parental separation. The course will be of interest to teachers, chaplains, social workers, social care workers, psychologists, counsellors, nurses and others who meet bereaved children in their work.
Participants must possess a Level 8 degree in a relevant area or equivalent demonstrated through a defined Recognition of Prior Learning Process (RPL). RPL requires demonstration of significant experience in working with children in a professional capacity or through formal volunteering; completion of CPD or other training in a relevant area and; relevance of course to career/opportunity to apply learning.
An academic transcript of your Level 8 degree (or higher if applicable) will be requested. An academic transcript lists your academic history: programme attended, a breakdown of marks/grades achieved, the degree awarded, your overall grade and conferring date.
International degrees’ equivalency are to be verified by using the NARIC service from QQI.