Jackie trained as a Registered General Nurse in the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK before returning to Limerick in 2001 to progress her nursing career. The palliative care philosophy has always been central to her ideology and she has 20 years plus experience working across many areas of specialist palliative care including hospice inpatient unit, specialist palliative care day unit and specialist palliative care community services. Over these years Jackie completed a BSc in Nursing (UL), a Post Grad Diploma in Palliative Nursing (NUIG) and a MSc in Nurse Education (NUIG) and a deep interest in research and clinical improvement developed leading to an increased focus on education and quality and the importance of each in ensuring excellent patient/ family care.

In recent years, Jackie has worked within the Education, Quality and Research Department within Milford Care Centre as a nurse tutor, allowing the knowledge honed through years of clinical work be encompassed into all realms of this role. Development, coordination, and facilitation of education programmes to meet the needs of professionals across wide-ranging settings has been central to this role, alongside conference planning, research, and collaboration with organisations nationally and across the UK.

Jackie is passionate to ensure the holistic, team-based nature of palliative care and care of the older person is understood by a wide and varied population, through education and research and that the health, safety and well-being of patients/ residents and their families are achieved in line with our philosophy and values here in Milford Care Centre and in line with healthcare standards.

Publications

Reed, J., O Hara, M., O Sullivan, E., Cobbe S., O Reilly, M (2021) Association between attendance at a specialist palliative care day unit and improvement in patient symptoms and quality of life. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. Vol 27 no. 2

Hough, E., Reed J., O Reilly M., Lucey, M (accepted for publication) Evaluating the effectiveness of a clinical nurse specialist triage role in a specialist palliative care community service: A mixed method study. International Journal of Palliative Nursing

Research Commentary

Reed, J. (2020) Depressive symptoms in the last year of life- early screening and varied treatment pathways needed. Evidence Based Nursing. Published online first 7/2/20. doi 10.1136/ebnurs-2019-103246.

Reed, J. (2019) Place of death preference among people with dementia: an important conversation. Evidence Based Nursing. Published online first 15/10/2019. Doi   ebnurs-2019-103163.

Tel: 061 485881. Email: j.reed@milfordcarecentre.ie

Mary qualified as a registered general nurse in 2000 and joined Milford Care Centre in 2009 where she has developed her expertise and skill in the delivery of specialist palliative care . Mary also works with the Irish Cancer society as a night nurse on a part time basis. A lifelong learner Mary has received a higher diploma in Health Promotion (NUIG), post graduate diploma in Palliative Care (NUIG) and is currently completing a masters in Nurse Education (NUIG). Mary works in the education department on a part time basis while continuing to work in clinical practice.

Biography – Helen Flanagan

Registered as an RGN in 1996, worked in various clinical settings including general medical & surgical wards, oncology and specialist palliative care (SPC). Worked in SPC in Milford Care Centre, Limerick for 15 years. During this time completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care, Masters in Palliative Nursing and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education. Currently working part-time as a Nurse Tutor in the Education Dept. at Milford Care Centre.

Sarah trained as a registered nurse in Buckinghamshire New University in north-west London. Having worked in various healthcare setting such as major trauma, cardiology and care of the older person Sarah came to Milford Care Centre as a palliative nurse in 2020. Having completed a post graduate diploma in Palliative care (UL), followed by a MSc in nurse education (NUIG) Sarah now works as a nurse tutor and a clinical nurse specialist within the organisation.

Joanne is the Librarian in Milford Care Centre. She manages the physical and electronic resources in the Library and Information Service, supports learning, education and research activities and delivers training in searching the literature and systematic reviews. She also provides administrative and educational support for Milford’s E-Learning platform E-Life.  Joanne  completed a B.Sc. Hons in Biochemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway; a Masters in Library & Information Studies, University College Dublin, Certificate in Training and Continuing Education and a Graduate Diploma in Digital Media Development for Education in the University of Limerick.

Publications / Posters

Coffey S, Twomey F, Callinan J, O’Reilly M, Coffey A, Holmes J, Lucey M. (2023) . Specialist palliative care out of hours telephone advice in Ireland: a national survey. BMJ Support Palliat Care. May 8:spcare-2022-004141. doi: 10.1136/spcare-2022-004141

Moloney M, Doody O, O’Reilly M, Lucey M, Callinan J, Exton C, Colreavy S, O’Mahony F, Meskell P, Coffey A. (2023) Virtual reality use and patient outcomes in palliative care: A scoping review.  Digit Health. 2;9:20552076231207574. doi: 10.1177/20552076231207574.

Coffey S,  Twomey F, O Reilly M, Lucey M, Callinan J, Holmes J (2022) Out of Hours Specialist Palliative Care Telephone Advice by Specialist Palliative Care Services in Ireland. Poster presentation at: IAPC 21^st Annual Education & Research Seminar.

Callinan J. (2020) Barriers and facilitators to e-learning in palliative care.  Int J Palliat Nurs. 26(8):394-402. doi: 10.12968/ijpn.2020.26.8.394.

Callinan J, Coyne I. (2020) Arts-based interventions to promote transition outcomes for young people with long-term conditions: A review.  Chronic Illn. 16(1):23-40. doi: 10.1177/1742395318782370.

Frazer K, Callinan JE, McHugh J, van Baarsel S, Clarke A, Doherty K, Kelleher C. (2016) Legislative smoking bans for reducing harms from secondhand smoke exposure, smoking prevalence and tobacco consumption. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2(2):CD005992. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005992.pub3.

Frazer K, McHugh J, Callinan JE, Kelleher C. (2016) Impact of institutional smoking bans on reducing harms and secondhand smoke exposure.  Cochrane Database Syst Rev. (5):CD011856. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011856.pub2.

McLoughlin K, Rhatigan J, McGilloway S, Kellehear A, Lucey M, Twomey F, Conroy M, Herrera-Molina E, Kumar S, Furlong M, Callinan J, Watson M, Currow D, Bailey C. (2015) INSPIRE (INvestigating Social and PractIcal suppoRts at the End of life): Pilot randomised trial of a community social and practical support intervention for adults with life-limiting illness.  BMC Palliat Care. 14:65. doi: 10.1186/s12904-015-0060-9.

McLoughlin K, Rhatigan J, McGilloway S, Callinan J, Wright M, Kellehear A, Lucey M, Conroy M, Twomey F, Kumar S, Herrera-Mollina E, Furlong M, Watson M, Currow D, Bailey C. (2015) WA40?The good neighbour partnership: why do we need it? who is going to do it? how on earth are we going to evaluate it? BMJ Support Palliat Care. Suppl 1:A13. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000906.40.

McLoughlin K, Rhatigan J, McGilloway S, Callinan J, Wright M, Kellehear A, Lucey M, Conroy M, Twomey F, Kumar S, Herrera-Mollina E, Furlong M, Watson M, Currow D, Bailey C. (2015) WA40?The good neighbour partnership: why do we need it? who is going to do it? how on earth are we going to evaluate it? BMJ Support Palliat Care. Suppl 1:A13. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000906.40.

Callinan J. & McLoughlin K. (2015) Evaluation of a virtual learning environment (VLE) to support the delivery of the European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care. Poster presentation at: Irish Association for Palliative Care Annual Education & Research Seminar, 5th February, Dublin.

Callinan J. & McGarr O. (2015) Health Care Professionals barriers and facilitators to adopting e-learning in palliative care education, Milford Care Centre & University of Limerick. Poster presentation at: Irish Association for Palliative Care Annual Education & Research Seminar, 5th February, Dublin.

Lynch G., Brosnan A., Callinan J., Clifford M., Farrell G., Moran S., Murphy I., Murphy R., O’Donovan E., O’Reilly M., Mulcahy L., Quill S., Rhatigan J., Richardson M., Sheridan J. (2015) Palliative Care Staff Perceptions on Formal Family Meeting Practice and Educational Needs, Marymount University Hospital and Milford Care Centre. Poster presentation at: Irish Association for Palliative Care Annual Education & Research Seminar, 5^th February, Dublin.

Callinan J, Balanda K, Bradley L, (2013) How to increase access to research on death, dying and loss? Poster Presentation 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Palliative Care, Limerick 25th-27th April.

Callinan J, McLoughlin K, Rhatigan J, Richardson M. (2013) Evaluation of a bibliotherapy service for bereavement support. Oral Presentation 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Palliative Care, Limerick, 25th-27th April 2013.

Callinan J, Balanda K & Bradley L (2013) Supporting Open Access to Health Knowledge Resources across Ireland: Linking with NECOBELAC, An Leabharlann, 22(1):30-32.

Callinan J, McLoughlin K, Rhatigan J, Richardson M (2013) Attitudes and experiences towards setting up a bibliotherapy service for the bereavement support service, National Institute for Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 6(4):53.

Callinan J, (2011) Attitudes and experiences towards setting up a bibliotherapy service for the bereavement support service. Oral presentation at Best Posters Session at EAHIL Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. http://eahil2011.ku.edu.tr/poster

Callinan J, McLoughlin K, McCarthy P (2010) Analysis of library associated information needs of staff in a specialist palliative and gerontological care centre in Mid-West Ireland. Health Information & Libraries Journal, 27(4): 286-294.

Callinan JE, Clarke A, Doherty K, Kelleher C. Legislative smoking bans for reducing secondhand smoke exposure, smoking prevalence and tobacco consumption.(2010) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005992. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD005992.pub2.

Joanne Ni Challanain, Bernard Barrett & McCarthy F (2007) Health Information Professionals: Roles, Skillset and Barriers to Involvement in the Cochrane Process. Conference Proceeding, EAHIL 2007. Oral Presentation and paper presented at the European Association of Health Information and Libraries Conference, KraKow, Poland, 12th-15th September 2007.

http://www.eahil.net/conferences/krakow 2007/www.bm.cmuj-krakow.pl/eahil/proceedings/oral/NI%20Challanain%20i%20Barrett.pdf

Callinan J. & Barrett B, Oral Presentation “Framing questions, discerning clues, sifting the evidence: why and how Librarians can adopt the principles of Evidence-Based Practice. CILIP / Library Association of Ireland Annual Joint Conference. Portlaoise. April 26th 2007.

Callinan J, Barrett B (2006) Contributions made by Librarians to the Cochrane Collaboration in Ireland. Poster Presentation: Cochrane Collaboration in Ireland Conference, February 2006, Dublin City University.

Callinan, JE (2005) Information-seeking behaviour of undergraduate biology students: A comparative analysis of first year and final year students in University College Dublin. Library Review, 54(2): 86 – 99.

Click here to visit the Library and Information Service page.

Caroline is a full time Risk Management and Safety Officer at Milford Care Centre. Caroline completed a BBS at University of Limerick, majoring in Risk Management. She then went on to complete a Post graduate diploma in Computing at University of Limerick, and worked for a number of years in financial software consultancy and training.

Caroline then completed the Diploma in Health, Safety and Welfare at Work at University of Limerick, and has worked in this area for the last number of years. Caroline is a qualified Manual Handling Instructor and MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression) Instructor.

Sara is a full time Quality and Development Officer in Milford Care Centre and joined the team at the beginning of 2023. Sara graduated from Limerick Institute of Technology in 2010 with an Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care. She then went on to obtain a Higher Certificate in Applied Management in Human Services. Sara has 15 years’ experience within Intellectual Disability Residential Services where she spent 6 years in Management, supporting individuals with age related care needs and dementia.

Colette qualified as an RGN in 1993 and completed a BNS in 1999. She joined Milford Care Centre in 2001 working both in the specialist in-patient unit and on the specialist palliative care community team. During this time, she completed a H.Dip in Palliative Care in 2003 and a MSc in Nursing Studies in 2021. Most recently, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Nurse Education and currently works part-time as a Nurse Tutor and part-time clinical practice.

Publications: Burke, C., Doody, O. and Lloyd, B., 2023. Healthcare practitioners’ perspectives of providing palliative care to patients from culturally diverse backgrounds: a qualitative systematic review. BMC Palliative Care, 22(1), p.182.

Helen is education adminstrator. She co-ordinates all course bookings and is the link person for external organisations seeking to hire the education venue. Contact Helen via email at education@milfordcarecentre.ie or call 061 485 841.

Martine is the Education Department Distance Learning Administrator for the past four years having previously worked as Secretary to the Specialist Palliative Care Community Services Department.  She coordinates bookings and administration and communicates to candidates regarding all distance learning courses

She can be contacted by email at D.Learning@milfordcarecentre.ie or by phone on 061 485863