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Sir, – The article “Father and son lose appeal over care allowance while child is in hospital”, (Mary Carolan, News, July 22nd) reports on the Court of Appeal’s rejection of an appeal against a decision to refuse payment of domiciliary care allowance in the case of a child who had spent a prolonged period inRead more

The commissioner of Irish Lights and Children in Hospital Ireland have announced that proceeds from the sale of The Lighthouse Story book have reached €10,000 to date, writes Amy Rohu. Read in full:Read more

The Irish Times highlights the hidden costs uncovered in Financial Research Report launched by Children in Hospital Ireland – October 27th 2020Read more

Children in Hospital Ireland urge the HSE and individual hospitals to communicate with families to help reduce the fear and anxiety which parents may feel and to ensure that parents and children are confident about when and how they will return for treatment or consultations.Read more

For parents looking for information and guidance regarding hospitalisation and hospital appointments during the Coronavirus outbreak, Children’s Health Ireland have released this statement for the Dublin’s children’s hospitals. Visitor restrictions remain in place for members of the public. Parents/guardians or those designated by parents/guardians can visit their children. Siblings and other children however, should notRead more

Listen to presenter Niamh Hand chat to Maura Lavelle of Children in Hospital Ireland:  it covers history and the legacy of the founders of Children in Hospital Ireland, progression in children’s care in hospitals, the work of volunteers and the ongoing research, educational and advocacy work carried out.  Click here:Read more

“I would encourage absolutely anyone to join. We are making a difference in children’s hospital experience as well as the parents’ and so it is a win-win situation.” Read the interview in fullRead more

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