Dementia Research Nurse, St Christopher’s Hospice, London at the 'bridging the gap' conference. ]]> Dementia Research Nurse, St Christopher’s Hospice, London at the 'bridging the gap' conference September 2012. Presentation is titled 'Introducing Namaste: a care programme for people with advanced dementia at the end of life' ]]> Related Collection: St. Francis Hospice, Raheny]]> Michael Browne.
Ann O'Mahony.
Gearoid Mac Eochaidh.]]>
Between October 24th and 14th November 2013 the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, held a series of public hearings chaired by Jerry Buttimer TD end-of-life care issues in Ireland. Expert speakers addressed the committee and examined current arrangements for end-of-life care in Ireland and what measures can be taken to ensure that persons of all ages approaching end of life are enabled to die well and with dignity.

Speakers including Irish Hospice Foundation CEO Sharon Foley, addressed issues including; planning for end of life, the role of specialist palliative care, death in hospital, at home and in long-stay residential facilities, children, diversity and bereavement care.]]> Irish Hospice Foundation]]>
Between October 24th and 14th November 2013 the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, held a series of public hearings chaired by Jerry Buttimer TD end-of-life care issues in Ireland. Expert speakers addressed the committee and examined current arrangements for end-of-life care in Ireland and what measures can be taken to ensure that persons of all ages approaching end of life are enabled to die well and with dignity. Speakers including Irish Hospice Foundation CEO Sharon Foley, addressed issues including; planning for end of life, the role of specialist palliative care, death in hospital, at home and in long-stay residential facilities, children, diversity and bereavement care]]> Irish Hospice Foundation]]>