About the survey

The National End of Life Survey is the first national survey asking bereaved people about the care provided to their relatives and friends in the last months and days of their life.

The purpose of the survey is to learn from people’s experiences of end-of-life care in order to improve the services provided both to people who are dying, and to their loved ones.

The findings of this national survey provide valuable information on the standard of end-of-life care in Ireland, acknowledging what is working well and identifying areas where improvements are needed.

The results of the survey are now available to view here.

What questions are asked?

The National End of Life Survey contains 110 questions, which have been determined following a rigorous selection process. Click below to learn more about what is involved in conducting the survey and to view the questionnaire.

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Any questions about the National End of Life Survey?

Read our frequently asked questions or contact the survey team.

If you need support

If you have been impacted by any issues with regard to bereavement or end-of-life care and would like information or support, please find details of support organisations here.

The Survey timeline