The National End of Life Survey is the first national survey asking bereaved relatives about the care provided to a family member or friend 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.

This survey is now open to eligible participants. If you have received an invitation in the post to take part, you can complete the survey here:

Take the survey

Individuals who registered the death of a family member or friend that occurred between 1 September and 31 December 2022, are being invited to participate in the survey and will receive a survey pack in the post between March and May 2023.

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

The survey results will be published in 2024. Sign up here to be notified when the results are available.

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

Eligibility period and criteria

Individuals who registered the death of a family member or friend (aged 18 or over) between 1 September and 31 December 2022, are being invited to participate in the survey. On this occasion, maternal, sudden or accidental deaths are outside the scope of the survey.

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Survey goes live

Eligible participants will receive an invitation letter and a survey questionnaire in the post between March and May 2023.

Online and paper survey

Survey closes and results are analysed

The results are then analysed and the reports are prepared for publication.

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Results published

Survey findings are published on yourexperience.ie.

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Quality Improvements

The HSE and healthcare services respond to the survey results by developing quality improvement initiatives.

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Eligibility period and criteria

Individuals who registered the death of a family member or friend (aged 18 or over) between 1 September and 31 December 2022, are being invited to participate in the survey. On this occasion, maternal, sudden or accidental deaths are outside the scope of the survey.

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Survey goes live

Eligible participants will receive an invitation letter and a survey questionnaire in the post between March and May 2023.

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Survey closes and results are analysed

The results are then analysed and the reports are prepared for publication.

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Results published

Survey findings are published on yourexperience.ie.

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Quality Improvements

The HSE and healthcare services respond to the survey results by developing quality improvement initiatives.