About the Family Support Service
"The IRHH nurses helped me to prepare my children for life without me. They have built a trusting relationship, especially with the two youngest, and it is a tremendous relief to know that, after I have gone, people that they and I trust will be coming in to see them for as long as they need it."
"The nurse visited regularly after my husband died, then she persuaded me to attend one of the IRHH social support groups, where I met others in the same situation, which was very helpful."
"They helped us to cope with a death in the family, both emotionally and practically, as we were not familiar with the laws and customs of this country in this respect".
"When our daughter's leukaemia returned, we knew we only had a few weeks. The IRHH nurses put us in touch with a charity that organised a weekend for us at Disneyland in Paris. One nurse got up well before dawn to drive us to the airport. Our daughter loved every minute. She died at home the day after her seventh birthday. Although it's sometimes painful to look at the photos now, they represent treasured memories that will always be there. The nurses stay in regular contact with us, and especially our young son, now six, and we really appreciate all their support."
"Of course, death and bereavement are a natural part of life, but we were so grateful to have support from outside our family and well-meaning friends, from the IRHH nurses, who knew just what to do."
