Understanding an enduring power of attorney
Mew dedicated Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) website called www.myepa.ie – developed by the Decision Support Service (DSS) – to help adults plan ahead and make their own EPA with confidence, clarity and support
HSE National Policy on the Pronouncement of Death by Registered Nurses
HSE National Policy on the Pronouncement of Death by Registered Nurses. This updated policy removes cremation as an exclusion criterion for pronouncement of death in the case of both expected and unexpected death. It may have an impact on some policies in place in nursing homes across the country
Care of the Deceased Adult in Hospital and Those Important to Them
Developed collaboratively by the regional Trust Bereavement Coordinators, the guideline aims to support nurses and midwives in delivering compassionate, safe, consistent and person-centred care after death. The document reflects best practice, professional standards and the shared commitment across the region to ensuring dignity and respect for the deceased and for those important to them.
The Victoria & Stuart Project
The toolkit was created together with people with learning disabilities, families, learning disability support staff, and healthcare professionals. It includes resources and approaches to support staff with end of life care planning with people with learning disabilities
We Are All Dying Podcast – Learning Disabilities and End-of-Life Planning with Andrea Bruun
Insights from The DAPPLE Project, which focuses on developing better service models, and reflects on work co-designing end-of-life planning tools with people with learning disabilities and social care teams
Evidence for Children’s Palliative Care in Ireland
This report aims to provide a better understanding of the needs of children with life-limiting conditions and improve the planning and delivery of children’s palliative care services across Ireland.
Database of Palliative Care, End of Life Care and Bereavement Education
Database which includespalliative care, end of life and bereavement education and training opportunities on offer across the island of Irelan. It is designed to support health and social care professionals; students and members of the public find relevant education and training in one place.
Toolkit for Compassionate End-of-Life Care – Irish Hospice Foundation
Irish Hospice Foundation created the Toolkit for Compassionate End-of-Life Care to provide healthcare workers with information, guidance, language and resources that will support them in caring for those who are dying and their family and friends.
Hospice UK – Bereavement Guide for Line Managers
HUK’s Compassionate Employers team has developed a free guide for line managers to help employers and line managers respond with confidence and compassion.
The Department of Health’s response to Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Health – Access to Palliative Care Services
Report on access to palliative care services acknowledges growing demand for palliative care, highlights ongoing improvements through the Palliative Care in Partnership Programme, recognises continuing challenges in service coordination and planning and commits to addressing the Committee’s recommendations within the context of wider health system reform and available resources.