The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our normal lives.

But one of the most challenging issues facing many is those who are coming towards the end of their life.

With social distancing and restrictions on gatherings in place for some time how have hospices and those coming to terms with personal loss been coping?

Siobhán O’Brien Green, who is the Head of Healthcare Programmes at The Irish Hospice Foundation joined Susan to discuss.

The national freephone Bereavement Support Line is 1800 80 70 77 and will be available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

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