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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.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:13 PM
For the Lehane family in Cork, LauraLynn 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 to see the impact children’s palliative care can have on the whole family.

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September 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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 & Northern Ireland to explore how palliative care is evolving.
September 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Bel and Charlie are volunteers with Spunout and visited St. Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown to show young people what life inside a hospice is really like. Maybe it's not what you think!

#pallcareweek #StFrancisHospice
September 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill encourages us all to learn more about palliative care and the difference it can make. Palliative Care Week is an opportunity to start conversations and recognise the dedicated professionals supporting people and their families every day.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Over 3 in 4 people in Northern Ireland feel comfortable having a conversation with someone close to them about the care they would want if they become ill but less than half know where to find information or support to start that process. Find out more here: aiihpc.org/press-releas...

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September 7, 2026 at 10:21 AM
New Survey shows 8 in 10 adults want access to Palliative Care if they or someone close to them needs it, but more information is needed.
See the full story at https://aiihpc.org/press-release-palliative-care-week-2026-roi/
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September 7, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Karen Charnley, CEO, AIIHPC talks about Palliative Care Week 2026, which is taking place from 6-12 September, and why it is so important to engage and support this important week for the AIIHPC and palliative care sector. For more information visit: www.palliativecareweek.com

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August 31, 2026 at 1:25 PM
This Palliative Care Week, @kimacquaviva.bsky.social will taking part in a special event to discuss LGBTQI+ inclusivity in palliative care with lauded activist and academic Ailbhe Smyth.
You can hear a clip below of Kimberly from Catch Up with Louise McSharry.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The AIIHPC and Laura Lynn Children Hospice are inviting Health and Social Care Professionals to their webinar “Stories Lived and Stories Told, Secrecy in Paediatric Palliative Care”.
It will explore the lived experiences of Allied Health Professionals working in children’s palliative care.
August 27, 2026 at 3:35 PM
AIIHPC and Public Health Agency (PHA) are holding a webinar as part of Palliative Care Week 2026 exploring how we can help remove barriers to care for communities who may be underserved.

🔗 Scan the QR code on the graphic to register.

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August 27, 2026 at 9:27 AM
From 6–12 September, communities across the island of Ireland will come together to raise awareness and understanding of palliative care. This year’s theme is “It’s Not What You Think”

Find out more: www.palliativecareweek.com

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www.palliativecareweek.com
The theme for Palliative Care Week 2026 is ‘It’s Not What You Think’ This theme will allow us to challenge public perceptions of palliative care, start conversations , and therefore, increase understanding about what palliative care is, who it is for, and when and how it can help. Palliative Care Week is a campaign dedicated […]
www.palliativecareweek.com
August 26, 2026 at 9:44 AM
The @irishhospice.bsky.social and AIIHPC are inviting you to their free webinar, "Palliative Care: It’s Not What You Think". As part of Palliative Care Week 2026, this webinar will give advice on advanced healthcare planning and vital palliative care resources. tinyurl.com/3e5tn4uy

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August 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
As part of Palliative Care Week 2026, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is inviting you to come along for A Cupcake and a Chat.

📍 Craigavon Area Hospital – 7 September, 10am–4pm
📍 Portadown Health Centre – 9 September, 10am–4pm

There’s no need to register – just drop by.

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August 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM
As part of Palliative Care Week 2026, join Caru and @irishhospice.bsky.social for their Virtual Network Event on the theme: "It's Not What You Think". This free online session will demystify palliative care and discuss the importance of Advance Care Planning. Register for free!

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August 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM
You give so much to your child every day, but who looks after you? 💗

As part of Palliative Care Week 2026, join Dr Maja Barker, Senior Clinical Psychologist at LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice for a practical webinar about making self-care feel more achievable.

#PallCareWeek #LauraLynn
August 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Still time to register for tomorrow's AIIHPC Caru Webinar 'Update on Pain Assessment and Management for Nursing Home Residents at End of Life. Register at https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar28May26.
May 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM
AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Network members, Prof Veronica Lambert, DCU and Dr Samantha Smith TCD and Prof Lorna Fraser King's College London presenting on paediatric palliative care research at the 20th World Congress of EAPC in Prague.

May 18, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Planning is well underway for Palliative Care Week 2026. The campaign theme this year is 'It's Not What You Think.' Get in touch if you have plans for events or activities. Let's support each other to raise awareness of palliative care. #pallcareweek. Contact us at: [email protected].
May 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
AIIHPC May newsletter is out now, check out the new AYA resources on The Palliative Hub, the Palliative Care Week theme for 2026 and ways you support us in raising awareness of palliative care during campaign week 6-12 September. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AIIHPC-MayNews.
May 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
This week, we are supporting Hospice UK's Dying Matters Awareness Week. This week provides us with a moment to encourage all communities to get talking about death in whatever way, shape or form works for them. Find resources at https://tinyurl.com/DyingMattersWeek.
May 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Pursuing cultural humility: confronting bias and creating meaningful engagement
Rev Daniel Caldwell, Lead Chaplain in Atlantic Technological University and Lecturer in Palliative and End of Life Care. #cpcc2026
April 24, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Great to hear Northern Ireland paediatric palliative care updates from Dr David Graham, Consultant Paediatrician, Northern Ireland Regional Paediatric Palliative Care Network. #cpcc2026
April 24, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Day 2 of the 7th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference with Dr Feargal Twomey, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Milford Hospice & HSE Mid West, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care, HSE/RCPI.

‘implementation of the Prof Bee Wee report‘
#cpcc2026
April 24, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Ethical considerations in perinatal palliative care: a relational approach-Dr Sophie Bertaud, Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK closes day 1 of #cpcc2026
April 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM