Night nursing for children
The Irish Cancer Society's Night Nursing service is available so that you and your child will receive nursing care, practical support and reassurance in your own home. We aim to keep your child comfortable and free of pain. Your nurse will work with you to give your child the highest standard of nursing care and ensure their comfort and dignity throughout the night. The night nurse will usually attend from the hours of 11pm – 7am.
All Night Nurses are registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), Garda vetted and are employees of the Irish Cancer Society.
How to request a night nurse
1) First, contact the health professional who is looking after your child- they need to make the request. The health professional that can make these requests are:
- Member of the community palliative care team
- Member of the palliative care services in hospital
- General practitioner
- Public health nurse
2) Once your health professional makes the booking, we make contact with a local night nurse, and arrange for the nurse to visit your family.
Unfortunately, we can't take Night Nursing bookings directly from you, but if you have any questions about the service, phone the Support Line on Freephone 1800 200 700.
