Publications

Irish Cancer Society has a range of information leaflets for people with cancer and thier carers/family members.

Bereavement

Information for those affected by Bereavement, Citizens Information Board 2007

Practical Skills in Caring - Irish Red Cross Publications, Helping you to Care Handbook

REGIONAL PUBLICATIONS

You Are Not Alone, Useful information for cancer patients, their families and friends

Donegal Action for Cancer Care 2007, Ph 074 912 8400, www.dacc.ieequal@dacc.ie

Palliative Care Service Information Booklet, Northwest Hospice, Sligo

Ph: 071 914 3317    www.nwhospice.com 

Palliative Care: An Information Booklet for patients & Families in Galway, Mayo & Roscommon

Palliative Care, University College Hospital, Galway, HSE 2007, 091 544544

Practical advice to help you through Serious Illness, A guide to Palliative Care services in Cork and Kerry, HSE South  2005, Phone: 021 454 5011

'What should I say? Suggestions on what to say and do when supporting a work colleague who has been', University College Hospital, Galway & HSE West 2007, Ph 091 548 360

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

UK

Nearing the End of Life: A Guide for Relatives and Friends of the Dying, S. Brayne, P. Fenwick www.d-word.co.uk

Australia

Caring for Someone with a Life-Limiting Illness: A Practical Guide, PresCare, Queensland, Australia www.prescare.org.au