Mayo Cancer Support's great work recognised at national event
Mayo Cancer Support was among a group of cancer support centres from across Ireland to be recognised at a special event hosted by the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Minister of State Colm Burke TD at Farmleigh Estate in Dublin.
The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Minister of State Colm Burke TD have acknowledged the valuable role of community cancer centres including Mayo Cancer Support.
At a recent ceremony in Farmleigh Estate in Dublin, community cancer support centres from across the country, including Mayo Cancer Support, were presented with plaques by Minister Burke to recognise their work in ensuring comprehensive care for those living with and beyond cancer and acknowledging their membership of the NCCP’s Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres (ACCSC).
Based at Rock Rose House in Castlebar, Mayo Cancer Support has been an associate member of the ACCSC since late 2023.
Membership of the Alliance (which was established in 2022) is the equivalent of a 'Q Mark' for community cancer support centres, demonstrating that they are compliant with the NCCP’s Best Practice Guidance in terms of the delivery of community-based psychosocial services and survivorship programmes for those living with and beyond cancer.
Mayo Cancer Support’s services include professional one-to-one counselling, complementary therapies, group activities, survivorship programmes, and children’s services - all of which are available free of charge to cancer patients/survivors and their loved ones.
Prof Risteárd Ó Laoide, National Director, HSE NCCP, said the event at Farmleigh Estate marked a significant milestone in the collective efforts to support cancer patients and their families throughout Ireland:
“These (community cancer support) centres provide invaluable psychosocial support and survivorship programmes, ensuring comprehensive care for those living with and beyond cancer.”
Also in attendance were the NCCP’s Lead for Cancer Survivorship, Ms. Louise Mullen; Clinical Lead for Psycho-Oncology, Dr Helen Greally and Patient Engagement Manager Ms. Dorothy Thomas.
For more information on Mayo Cancer Support, visit www.mayocancersupport.ie, email info@mayocancersupport.ie or call 094-9038407.
