Midlands Dying Well Group Resource Directory

the Midlands Dying Well Group developed an accessible resource directory that signposts healthcare workers and members of the public to evidence-based information and supports across a range of areas, including palliative care; support for children and teenagers; grief, loss and bereavement; suicide bereavement; sudden death; death of a child; and supports for healthcare workers, among other topics.

A significant number of the resources included in the directory were developed by the Irish Hospice Foundation, reflecting the breadth of information, education and practical supports available through the organisation. The project also provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between regional services and the Irish Hospice Foundation. As a member of the Midlands Dying Well Group, representing the Caru Programme, I contributed to the development of the directory by bringing the Caru perspective and highlighting relevant IHF resources that could support healthcare professionals, residents, families and the wider community.

This collaborative approach has helped bring together resources from across the region and from trusted national organisations, creating a practical and accessible source of information for anyone seeking support or guidance around dying, death, loss and bereavement.

The directory includes images of each resource, descriptions, web links and QR codes for easy access, along with information on how resources can be obtained and whether they are intended for healthcare workers, members of the public, or both.