The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has asserted that any reform of the health service must have a positive impact on the journey the patient who is at the end of their life has through the system and has called for clarity on the Government's plans for the development of palliative care services. The concern was expressed at the launch of the IHF's new three year Strategic Plan which will cover the activities of the national charity from 2012 to 2015. A total of five strategic objectives including advocating for quality services for care at end of life for all patients and developing innovative responses to specific end of life care challenges will be pursued by the IHF over the coming three years.]]> The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has asserted that any reform of the health service must have a positive impact on the journey the patient who is at the end of their life has through the system and has called for clarity on the Government's plans for the development of palliative care services. The concern was expressed at the launch of the IHF's new three year Strategic Plan which will cover the activities of the national charity from 2012 to 2015. A total of five strategic objectives including advocating for quality services for care at end of life for all patients and developing innovative responses to specific end of life care challenges will be pursued by the IHF over the coming three years.]]> Pictured - Sharon Foley CEO Irish Hospice Foundation at launch of Irish Hospice Foundation report 'Enabling More People To Die At Home' by social and economic research consultant Dr. Kieran McKeown ]]> Irish Hospice Foundation report 'Enabling More People To Die At Home' by social and economic research consultant Dr. Kieran McKeown launch Dec 4 2014 ]]> Pictured - Sharon Foley CEO Irish Hospice Foundation
at launch of Irish Hospice Foundation report 'Enabling More People To Die At Home' report authored by social and economic research consultant Dr. Kieran McKeown ]]> Pictured - Sharon Foley CEO Irish Hospice Foundation at launch of Irish Hospice Foundation report 'Enabling More People To Die At Home' authored by social and economic research consultant Dr. Kieran McKeown shows the chances of dying at home or in hospital are dictated by where you live in Ireland. ]]> Irish Hospice Foundation]]> Irish Hospice Foundation]]> Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright 2013 Fennell Photography]]>