Ann is a CNSp in Childrens Palliative Care at LauraLynn Childrens Hospice. Ann was appointed as the first Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNSp) in Children’s Palliative Care at LauraLynn Children’s Hospice which opened in 2011.She supports and advocates for all children aged 0-18 and their families who are referred to LauraLynn following a diagnosis of a life limiting condition with palliative care needs. Ann is a RCN/RGN who previously worked at Rainbows Children’s Hospice in the UK and received her postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care from NUI Galway. She is passionate about the need for accessibility nationally for children with palliative care needs and their families.  She has a particular interest in the provision of complex symptom management.