Successful Hospice Coffee Morning in Kilteevan
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Eileen Fahey, Chairperson Kilteevan Community Development Group Ltd presenting proceeds from Kilteevan Coffee morning for hospice to John Murphy, Chairperson Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.
There was large crowd in attendance at Kilteevan Coffee Morning on Sunday October 19th 2014 in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. The Foundation exists to provide palliative services to people with life limiting illnesses and their families in Co. Mayo and Co. Roscommon. While affirming life, and respecting the uniqueness of each individual, the Foundation works to meet the physical and emotional needs of these patients and their families.
Speaking at the Coffee Morning in Kilteevan John Murphy, Chairperson of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation provided detailed information on the work of the hospice movement.
Mr. Murphy explained that that people in palliative care in Mayo Roscommon receive;
- Palliative Home Care Services
- Social Work Services
- Family Therapist Service
- Assist in the provision of Hospital Palliative Care Services
Mr Murphy went on to explain that while many patients receiving care are cancer patients, the Hospice service has now expanded and has catered for patients with Heart Failure, Motor Neurone, COPD, Muscular Dystrophy, MS and end stage Dementia.
The plan for the proposed Palliative Care Supportive Unit in Roscommon was on display in the Community Centre and was warmly received by all in attendance. The proposed facility will be built to the south of and linked to Roscommon General Hospital.
Mr. Murphy explained that there would be a delay in the commencement of the building in Roscommon due to the proposed building of a Rehabilitation Unit attached to Roscommon hospital.
Mr. Murphy as confident that in the very near future, the planned Palliative Care Support Unit linked to Roscommon hospital would be built. He thanked the people of Kilteevan for their support in organising the coffee morning.
Speaking on behalf of the Kilteevan community Eileen Fahey acknowledged and thanked the many volunteers who for the past twenty one years have worked tirelessly to secure hospice services for people in Mayo and Roscommon. Ms. Fahey also thanked the hospice teams working in area ,helping people in the community, who have to cope with serious illness and the loss of loved ones.
Eileen also thanked the people of Kilteevan for their goodwill and support for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
