Galway Bay fm newsroom - University Hospital Galway has been announced as one of six hospitals set to receive the services of an additional end-of-life care coordinator.
The HSE has announced the additional end-of-life care coordinators and it's understood it will also fund training for 90 staff as 'Final Journey Facilitators.'
The 'Final Journey' programme is a major part of the of the Hospice Friendly initiative which supports staff in delivering end-of-life care.
The Office of the Ombudsman has received a number of complaints over the years nationally over poor end-of-life treatment.
Head of Communications at the Office of the Ombudsman, Dave Nutley, says the additional staff will ensure hospitals have the necessary resources and support. For more on this story tune in to FYI Galway@5...
