HSE Integrated discharge guidance for children and young people with Life-limiting conditions transitioning to a community care setting for end-of-life care
HSE Integrated discharge guidance for children and young people with Life-limiting conditions transitioning to a community care setting for end-of-life care
HSE Clinical governance and operational arrangements for supporting a model of care for children with life limiting conditions towards the end of life in the community in Ireland
This document concludes the work of an Expert Advisory Group established by the Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE to set out an operational and governance framework for palliative care for children with life limiting conditions in the community. It sets out the current approach to care, limitations within the service and the proposed model for both operational and clinical governance.
Reports for New Adult Palliative Care Policy
The Department of Health conducted a public consultation and commissioned two preparatory reports in preparation for the National Adult Palliative Care Policy 2024
HSC Bereavement Network
The HSC Bereavement Network website has been developed to provide information and guidance for those who care for and support dying people and their loved ones around the time of and after death.
Reducing and Managing the Risk of Falls Booklet Launched to Support Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Service
Patient information booklet: Reducing and Managing the Risk of Falls, developed to support patients, families and carers in specialist palliative care inpatient settings.
Rewilding healthcare by cultivating relational systems to reimagine palliative care
Rewilding Healthcare by Cultivating Relational Systems, is a new report by Dr Sarah Yardley, UCL researcher and Churchill Fellow. It calls for a major rethink of how palliative care is designed and delivered for people with complex mental health needs.
HSE National Healthcare Communication Programme
Designed to support healthcare staff to learn, develop and maintain their communication skills with patients, their families and with colleagues. The Programme is underpinned by the Core Values of Care, Compassion, Trust and Learning and builds on these values with a focus.
ShinyMind app
St Christopher’s and ShinyMind are offering free wellbeing support to hospice staff to help manage the emotional challenges of end-of-life care, via the ShinyMind app. The app offers quick, easy-to-use evidence-based resources – including short videos, audio clips, and interactive tools to bring into your daily life to improve wellbeing. Topics include building assertiveness, managing emotions, setting boundaries, reflecting on experiences, and coping with grief and loss, to name a few. If you’re a member of hospice workforce download the app today, and start your journey to better mental health and wellbeing.
Helping healthcare professionals who help grieving families
The GSHP online learning library provides healthcare professionals with zero-cost foundational education on core concepts of grief, grief-sensitive communication with patients, supporters, and colleagues, and personal wellness in high-exposure environments.
Simulation – Safe learning for real practice Webinar 2026
This webinar showcased the development and impact of an innovative interprofessional simulation programme at Milford Care Centre, highlighting how simulation-based education can strengthen clinical practice, communication, teamwork and confidence in palliative care settings.