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Pictured L-R: John Joyce – MRHP Hospital Manager, Tom Timmons – Chairperson of Friends of Portlaoise Hospital, Ger Egan – Committee Member Friends of Portlaoise Hospital, Áine Reams – Treasurer of Fri
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital charity group have recently donated an armchair and footstool to the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise’s mortuary.
This donation was made to provide families experiencing profound loss with a space to grieve.
"This donation was made possible through the generous contribution of Finline Furniture, whose support has been instrumental," a spokesperson has said.
Last July, the group also announced the donation of two Comfort Chairs to the Slieve Bloom and Emo Court Wards in Portlaoise hospital.
These chairs are used in palliative care rooms in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. The specialised chairs are designed to provide comfort and support for patients of the unit.
The mortuary was redesigned and refurbished in 2021 to provide a space where bereaved families can spend time with their loved ones in a private environment, away from the typical hospital setting.
Funding for this new development was awarded to the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) and HSE Design & Dignity grant, aimed at further developing end-of-life and bereavement care within the hospital.
"We were deeply saddened when we received this request from the Mortuary Team," said Áine Reams, Treasurer for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
"It is heartbreaking to think about, but this is people’s reality, and we are glad to be in a position to donate something that provides some comfort in a heartbreaking time for families.
"We are incredibly grateful to Finline Furniture for their generous contribution, and we hope this donation will offer some solace to those enduring unimaginable grief," Ms Reams said.
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital thanked the local community for their ongoing support over the years.
"The generous donations and fundraising efforts have made it possible for us to continue providing essential equipment that enhance the care and comfort of patients and their families," Ms Reams said.
"We are truly grateful for the support we receive from the community," she finished.
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