Education Network

The All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care’s (AIIHPC) Palliative Care Education Network is an all-island interprofessional community of practice that connects those who design, deliver, commission and regulate palliative care education alongside practitioners working across diverse care settings.

Aligned with the AIIHPC’s Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 and the National Adult Palliative Care Policy, the Education Network supports a coordinated and collaborative approach to palliative care education across health, social care, hospice and community settings. High quality palliative care education underpins the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care and supports the achievement of shared health and palliative care policy objectives across both jurisdictions.

The Education Network brings together 59 representatives including educators, commissioners, regulators, and professionals from a wide range of organisations to share learning, strengthen educational quality and respond to evolving workforce and population needs. It provides a forum for collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation, supporting professionals to develop the skills, competence and confidence required to care for people with life-limiting conditions, their families and communities.

The Education Network is Chaired by Dr Michael Connolly, Joint Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing at UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems and Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services.

The Hospice Education Providers (HEP) Network is a subgroup of the Education Network. For more information on the HEP Network please use this link