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Cancer group welcomes access
officer
19.07.10
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DONEGAL-based cancer
campaign group CCC(NW) has welcomed news that an
access officer has been appointed to the the
National Cancer Screening Service.
Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest said the new
officer will co-ordinate assistance for women with
disabilities to access BreastCheck and CervicalCheck
services.
CCC(NW) has, during its meetings with the NCSS and
locally with HSE West, highlighted the difficulties
some women with disabilities experience when
accessing BreastCheck and CervicalCheck services. |
“Since the roll-out of
BreastCheck and CervicalCheck in Donegal we have
received several calls from women who feel that
their disability hinders them from accessing
screening services," said spokesperson Noelle Duddy.
"We are therefore very pleased to learn that an
access officer has been appointed to co-ordinate
assistance for women with disabilities and that
additional time will be offered to women who have
specific needs to be considered during a screening
appointment, for example, if a woman has breast
implants, mobility issues, has a visual or hearing
impairment or has an |
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intellectual
disability.”
Ms Duddy added: “Should a woman wish to contact the
assess officer to discuss her individual situation
all she has to do is phone the NCSS on 1800 45 45 55
and ask to be put through to the access officer.
“CCC(NW) encourages women to ensure they are on the
register of women who are eligible for breast and/or
cervical screening by contacting the same number
given above.” |
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