Mary Cunniffe attends re-launch of Irish Hospice Foundation “Think Ahead Plan”

Mary Cunniffe attended the re- launch of the Irish Hospice Foundation “Think Ahead Plan” on Tuesday 4th October last at Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

In the 10 years since Think Ahead was initially launched, it has become a key advance care planning resource for people in Ireland.

Dr Tony Holohan launched the expanded and updated Think Ahead Planning Pack, which is a comprehensive advance care planning toolkit for all.

Dr Tony Holohan as keynote speaker was joined by an engaging panel who talked about this life, changing resource for patients, carers, and healthcare teams in Ireland. The Chair of IHF, Jean Callan also spoke at the launch.

The Think Ahead Planning Pack is an easy to read and complete guide for patients, their families, and caregivers to start putting their affairs for their end-of-life. With Think Ahead, people can make their care wishes known, appoint somebody to act as their healthcare advocate, keep track of important documents, and more. Over 100,000 people have already received a version of Think Ahead through their GP, at events, or by ordering from IHF.

This Autumn, Valerie Smith, IHF’s Public Engagement Lead is taking Think Ahead on the road around Ireland where people can learn how to use Think Ahead packs and start conversations with their loved ones.

To find out more please visit www. hospicefoundation.ie or call (0)6793188.