Our Mission Statement
St. Francis Hospice provides a specialist palliative care service to people in North Dublin. This includes support for their families and friends and all healthcare professionals involved in their care.
The service is based on a Christian philosophy of human dignity, which treats each person with respect and compassion, irrespective of their cultural or religious background or socio-economic status.
The hospice plays a leadership role in shaping palliative care nationally, working in partnership to advance policy, education, research and service innovation.
Our Vision
As a voluntary organisation our vision is to continue to harness widespread community support and be at the forefront in identifying specialist palliative care needs in the community and develop responses to them. The principle of “voluntarism” is at the centre of the Hospice’s mission and success.
As an organisation St. Francis Hospice Dublin works in accordance with its six core values of:
• Dignity
• Respect
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Kindness
Our values underpin our commitments to:
Creating a welcoming, relaxed and personal atmosphere of care.
Providing quality care at a physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social level which respects the needs and wishes of each person.
Supporting families and friends emotionally, psychologically and spiritually from referral through bereavement in an attentive and non-intrusive way.
Working collaboratively as a team which cares for its members, values each one’s contribution and engages in ongoing education and reflection.
Linking with other professionals, support agencies and the local community to improve the quality of service to people who are terminally ill.
Educating others and influencing the practice and standards of palliative care of people who are terminally ill.
We believe our values play a crucial role in shaping our organisation’s culture and guiding our actions.
We are committed to providing exceptional palliative care, shaping policy, advancing education, conducting research, and fostering service innovation. By adhering to these values, we fulfil our mission and vision ensuring that patients and their families receive compassionate and holistic care. The staff and volunteers at St. Francis Hospice Dublin cherish these values, ensuring that decisions and actions align with our core principles.
Our six core values are:
Dignity: We recognise the inherent worth and respect due to each person. Regardless of cultural or religious background or socio-economic status, we treat every individual with dignity.
Respect: We value treating others with kindness and consideration. We uphold respect for the needs and wishes of each person, ensuring a supportive and compassionate environment.
Compassion: Compassion lies at the heart of our mission. St. Francis Hospice provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families through bereavement, in an attentive and non-intrusive manner.
Collaboration: We operate as a collaborative team, valuing each member’s contribution. We work together to improve the quality of service for terminally ill patients by linking with other professionals, support agencies, and the local community.
Excellence: We strives for excellence in all aspects of care. Our commitment extends to physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social well-being, ensuring quality care for patients.
Kindness: Kindness is a fundamental value. We creates a welcoming, relaxed, and personal atmosphere of care, emphasising kindness in our interactions.