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AIIHPC Working with partners across the island of Ireland to promote excellence in Palliative Care

All Ireland Institute of Hospice & Palliative Care (AIIHPC) is a leading organisation with national and international influence.

09/09/2026

Palliative care means something different to every person who experiences it.

For Palliative Care Week, Rhoda shares her story and reflects on her experience with Evora Hospice

Watch Rhoda’s story and hear what palliative care has meant to her.

Every Life, Every Place: Tackling Inequality in Palliative CareJoin us today at the Palliative Care Research Forum North...
09/09/2026

Every Life, Every Place: Tackling Inequality in Palliative Care

Join us today at the Palliative Care Research Forum Northern Ireland conference at Ulster University Belfast, as it brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, community organisations and people with lived experience.

With thought-provoking talks and discussions exploring health inequalities, death literacy, LGBTQIA+ palliative care, rural communities, research participation and more, it’s an important opportunity to learn, connect and share ideas.

09/09/2026

For Sean Brennan, the support from Galway HospiceHospice is about much more than care.

In this Palliative Care Week video, Sean shares his experience of palliative care and the difference that support has made.

Watch Sean’s story to learn more about the impact palliative care can have on patients and their families.

08/09/2026

For the Lehane family in Cork, LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice is about much more than care.

In this Palliative Care Week video, Sharon shares the difference LauraLynn has made to her daughter Kate and their family.

Watch their story and see the impact children’s palliative care can have on the whole family.

08/09/2026

"Healthcare doesn't know borders."

At our Palliative Care Week Conference in Newry today, Health Minister for Northern Ireland, Robbie Butler, paid tribute to the cross border collaboration which is at the heart of the work we do at the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Department of Health NI

Our Palliative Care Week conference kicked off in Newry this morning and Robbie Butler, Health Minister for Northern Ire...
08/09/2026

Our Palliative Care Week conference kicked off in Newry this morning and Robbie Butler, Health Minister for Northern Ireland, joined us to open proceedings. The conference brings together palliative care professionals from across Ireland and Northern Ireland to explore how palliative care is evolving and challenge common misconceptions about what it means.
Department of Health NI


Pictured are:
Melanie Nugent, Chair AIIHPC
Robbie Butler, Health Minister NI
Karen Charnley, CEO AIIHPC
Bernie McGreevy, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

08/09/2026

Ahead of Palliative Care Week 2026, we spoke to Orla Freeman about the support her family received when her husband Shane went to Mayo Hospice. Thank you so much to Orla for kindly sharing her story to benefit others and to help us to raise awareness of the benefits of palliative care.

Palliative Care Week 2026Join Marymount Hospice this Thursday 10 September, 12.00pm–1.30pm to discover their newly upgra...
08/09/2026

Palliative Care Week 2026

Join Marymount Hospice this Thursday 10 September, 12.00pm–1.30pm to discover their newly upgraded Day Services.

Hear from Fiona Laffan, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care and take a glimpse inside the Day Services through Marymount's new video
Tour the newly refurbished facilities
Meet the team, explore activities and learn more about the support offered to patients and families

All staff are welcome at the Marymount Hospice Auditorium

07/09/2026

Bel and Charlie are volunteers with spunout.ie and visited St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown to show young people what life inside a hospice is like. Maybe it's not what you think!

Palliative Care Week is all about showing what palliative care really is and highlighting the amazing supports available. Have a look at the video below.


07/09/2026

It’s Palliative Care Week 2026.

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD marks Palliative Care Week and encourages us all to learn more about palliative care and the difference it can make.

This week is an opportunity to start conversations, raise awareness and recognise the dedicated professionals supporting people and their families every day.

Watch the Minister’s message below.

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