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14 March 2025 Children and Young People's Charter Our new Children and Young People’s Charter spells out in child-friendly language and graphics our commitment to the children and young people under our care and those whose loved ones are receiving hospice care through our services. Framed copies will be displayed in both our hospices and there is a printed leaflet to give further […] Read More

12 March 2025 Spring/Summer 2025 Hospice Connection Read our Spring/Summer issue of Hospice Connection to find out about Declan’s revitalising experience of care in our Outpatient and Day Service. Meet our “fur-tastic” Spring Memorial Walk ambassadors, volunteer therapy dogs Vixy and Bo! Learn about our newest bereavement support initiatives, a monthly Grief Café and a Walk and Talk group. Read More

18 February 2025 Sign up for our Spring Memorial Walk We’re excited to announce that registrations are now open for this year’s St. Francis Hospice Spring Memorial Walk and we’re thrilled to have the support of our wonderful therapy dogs & volunteers this year! Cathy & Bo, Anna & Vixy will walk in memory of all the patients that they have visited over the years. […] Read More

23 January 2025 Congratulations to our Annual Car Draw winners! We are delighted to announce the winners of our Annual Car Draw! 1st Prize – Toyota Yaris Cross Luna Hybrid – J. McKenna2nd Prize – €2,000 – B. O’Reilly3rd Prize – €1,000 – B. O’Shaughnessy 4th Prize – €200 Swirl Voucher – D. McCoy5th Prize – €200 Swirl Voucher – M. White6th Prize – €200 […] Read More

14 January 2025 Early Bird Registration for Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Conference Closes 31st March – Book Now! Click image to register or find out more. Read More

20 November 2024 The Dying Process Booklet Dying Process booklet This St Francis Hospice publication is designed to help people better understand the natural process of dying. It contains helpful information for anyone whose loved one is receiving end of life care, whether at home, hospice, or another care setting. Read More

12 November 2024 Supporting Bereaved Children Supporting Bereaved Children St Francis Hospice marks Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week 18th – 22nd November 2024 with the development of a poster outlining supports for bereaved children. This includes two books published by our social work department that are available free of charge from our online shop: https://www.sfh.ie/shop/. Read More

01 October 2024 Autumn/Winter 2024 Hospice Connection Read our Autumn/Winter issue of Hospice Connection to find out about building plans for our new 24-bed single room in-patient unit in Raheny. Learn about the experiences of Shenda (RIP) and her family in St Francis Hospice. Find out more about four of our wonderful volunteers. Enter our Annual Car Draw for a chance to […] Read More

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