Waterford Hospice

Waterford Hospice Movement provides medical and nursing care for patients with life limiting illnesses, in their own homes and in nursing homes throughout Waterford City, County and South Kilkenny. We supply specialised equipment for pain control and comfort as well as psychological and social support for the patients and their families. Hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process.

In 2011, there is no dedicated Hospice Unit in the South East of Ireland.  Waterford Hospice Movement intends to raise €2 Million which will go towards a dedicated 20-bed hospice facility.  The H.S.E. ‘Palliative Care Services - Five Year Development Framework’ lists the date for development of a 20 Bed In-Patient Unit at Waterford Regional Hospital as 2013.

It currently costs Waterford Hospice approximately €600,000 annually to provide its services. Most of this amount (62%) has to be raised through donations, local fundraising (Sunflower Day, Coffee Mornings, etc.) and funds raised on our behalf by our loyal supporters (individuals, groups, clubs etc.) The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides approximately 38% of the remaining funding required at present.