Kilkenny's Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre achieves full membership of NCCP Alliance

Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre has achieved full membership of the National Cancer Control Programme’s (NCCP) Alliance of Cancer Support Centres.

Cois Nore manager Mary Dolan and Board member Brian Tyrrell were delighted to accept the plaque from Minister of State Colm Burke at a recent event.

The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Minister of State Colm Burke have acknowledged the valuable role of community cancer centres at a recent event in Farmleigh House, Dublin.

The event was held to acknowledge cancer support centres across Ireland who are working to an agreed standard as set out in the Best Practice Guidance published by the NCCP. 

The Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres and Services  is an NCCP initiative, set up in 2022, made up of voluntary and charity organisations delivering support services directly to cancer patients and their families. The Alliance advocates for and supports the development of integrated pathways between the cancer centres, acute hospitals, community cancer support services and primary care.
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They have an important role in delivering psychosocial services and survivorship programmes for those living with and beyond cancer. Services include counselling, provision of information, physical activity opportunities, financial advice and return to work support. They also offer peer support and both individual and group services. Their development is line with the values of Sláintecare, seeking to provide assurances to healthcare professionals that these organisations are working to an agreed standard.