The survey was the first national survey to ask bereaved people about the care provided to a family member or friend in the last months and days of their life
The purpose of the survey was to learn from people’s experiences of end-of-life care in order to improve the services provided both to people who are dying, and to their loved ones.
The survey looked at the care received in a number of care settings including at home, in a nursing home or residential care facility, in hospital and in a hospice.
Participants were asked to rate the care their relative or friend received in each setting they attended, as well as the care received at the end of their life.
The National End of Life Survey is part of the National Care Experience Programme — a partnership between the Heath Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health.
A copy of the press release is below and you can read the full report on www.yourexperience.ie
