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The Journey Together

by North West Hospice Charity

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Practical Support from Social Welfare and Citizens Information

October 13, 2026 · 38 min

Help Navigating the System When Life Changes In this episode we are joined by Claire Walsh and Nora Durcan from the Department of Social Protection in Sligo, alongside Orla Barry from Citizens Information. Together they walk through the…
Easing the Money Worry: A Guide from MABS

October 6, 2026 · 53 min

Practical Financial Support When Life Changes Tomas Kelly is a dedicated mortgage arrears advisor with the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) in Sligo, supporting people and families through some of the most stressful financial…
The Heart of the Hospice: Mary Forte's Story

September 29, 2026 · 50 min

Why She Has Never Stopped Talking About It When Mary Forte's husband Anthony was dying, a friend suggested a hospice bed, and Mary's first reaction was that hospice is where people go to die. Two days later she walked through the door of…
More Than the End of the Road: A Consultant's Perspective

September 22, 2026 · 53 min

Palliative Care Is Not the End of the Story In this episode of The Journey Together, Tara Rafter is joined by Dr Anna Cleminson, Consultant in Palliative Care at North West Hospice, where she has spent more than a decade supporting…
Living Longer, Living Better: A GP's Perspective

September 15, 2026 · 46 min

Why Palliative Care Isn't a White Flag Dr Conor Mitchell is a GP partner at Bayview Family Practice in Ballyshannon, GP lead for CHO Sligo South Donegal, and a long-time collaborator with North West Hospice. In this conversation he offers…

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At Home With Care: A Public Health Nurse's View

September 10, 2026 · 33 min

Supporting People to Stay Where They Feel Themselves Regina Henry is a public health nurse who has spent her career in community care, walking alongside people from newborns through to end of life. In this conversation she speaks about the…
Living Well, Day by Day: An OT's Perspective

September 8, 2026 · 44 min

Dignity, Independence and Everyday Living Aoiffe McCarroll is a senior occupational therapist with over twenty years of experience across oncology, haematology and palliative care, now dedicated full-time to the inpatient unit at North…
Small Movements, Big Meaning

September 7, 2026 · 30 min

Rehabilitation, Independence and Everyday Joy Lynn O'Connor is a chartered physiotherapist with 25 years of clinical experience, now working full-time in palliative care at North West Hospice. In this conversation, she pulls apart the…
Season 2 Trailer: It's Not What You Think

September 6, 2026 · 1 min

Meet the people who support you and your family, one part of the team at a time.The Journey Together Podcast Returns September 7th 2026
The Heart of Hospice: Stories with Volunteers

November 18, 2025 · 51 min

Everyday People Making a Difference In this episode of The Journey Together: Navigating Palliative Care, we shine a light on the vital role of volunteers at North West Hospice Charity. From reflexology to retail, reception to remembrance…
Understanding Funerals: What to Expect

November 11, 2025 · 45 min

David McGowan Explains the Process and Options In this episode, renowned funeral director David McGowan talks honestly and compassionately about what happens after someone dies. With decades of experience, David shares what families can…
Social Work Insights on Coping with Loss

November 4, 2025 · 42 min

What Grief Feels Like—and How to Cope Grief is universal—but how we experience it is deeply personal. In this episode, hospice social workers Kate and Michelle share honest, compassionate insight into what grief really looks like. They…

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About the show

Navigate palliative care with the North West Hospice Charity. We bring you compassionate, practical conversations about palliative care. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply seeking to understand more about the end-of-life journey, our series provides real stories, insights, and gentle guidance—one episode at a time. - What palliative care means and how it helps - Emotional support and counselling for families - Legal and financial planning during illness - Hospice care myths and facts - Personal stories from patients and volunteers - Practical advice for caregivers and loved ones