Tuesday 28 May 2013

2nd meeting of Advisory Panel


ICBN Advisory Panel back row L to R: Orla Keegan, Irish Hospice Foundation; Sharon Vard, Anam Cara; Ann Darcy, Our Lady's Hospice; Pat McCarthy, Cois Ceim; Celine Deane, Beaumount Hospital; Dr. Susan Delaney, Irish Hospice Foundation; AnnMarie Jones, Temple Street Hospital; Anne Staunton, Rainbows; Kay Conroy, AACI; Front row L to R: Marian Finn, FSA; Brid Carroll, Bereavement Specialist; Nuala Harmey, Bereavement Specialist; Nicola Jordan, Coordinator ICBN

The ICBN Advisory Panel, pictured above, held their second meeting on May 21st. The panel met to discuss development issues arising to progress the network. As a priority for the next six months it was agreed to focus on 2 of the 6 core strategic objectives. These 2 objectives include:
1. Signposting professionals and the public to sources of bereavement support.
2. Supporting professionals to find and share the knowledge and resources they need to deliver high quality     effective, safe, evidence based, accessible bereavement support.

To this end, the main focus of the ICBN will be to develop a website that is accessible,  up-to-date and informative, to promote the network as required and to organise 4 regional networking events.

If you would like any further information on the ICBN please contact the Coordinator, Nicola Jordan on 01 673 0067/ 01 679 3188 nicola.jordan@hospicefoundation.ie and follow this blog for updates.