Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020
637. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health his views on the financing of regional cancer care groups on a statutory basis; if his attention has been drawn to the regional discrepancies in the funding of cancer care groups nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16674/20]
View answerThe National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 recognises the important role played by Cancer Support Centres throughout the country in meeting the needs of cancer patients and their families.
The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) works closely with a network of Community Cancer Support Centres, particularly in regard to the psycho-oncology model of care and the implementation of survivorship programmes for those living with and beyond cancer. The NCCP are also working with Cancer Support Centres in the development of new guidance for best practice. Some centres and groups currently receive funding resources as Community Health Care Organisations through the HSE.
