Great new ventures: Two new cancer support centres are now being managed and funded by North Tipperary Hospice Movement. "Suaimhneas", Nenagh Cancer support centre is located opposite the Gaelic grounds at McDonogh Park. Tel: 067 37403 "Suir Haven", Thurles Cancer support centre is located in Clongour Rd. Tel: 0504 21197 Both centres are community based where everyone is welcome whether one is living with cancer or affected by it including family, carers and friends. The centres offer emotional support, practical help and information in a safe, positive and confidential environment. All of the services are provided free of charge. There is a director of services employed in each centre and all others who work there are volunteers. Without our volunteers the centres would not be viable. We depend on volunteer therapists, counsellors, meet and greet people, outside and inside maintenance people. Services available: · Support Services · Holistic and complimentary Therapies e.g reflexology, acupuncture and massage · Counselling · Information and education · Health awareness Funding - Funding to Milford Hospice for Nursing Care – Currently donating €140,000 per annum
- Funding towards In patient care in Milford – Currently donating €10,000 per annum
- Funding for extra Twilight Nursing Hours – Currently donating €5,000 per annum
- Funding to LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat and Cancer Centre) Respite Centre, Mullingar – Currently offering a five day residential holistic care programme
- Funding to Carer’s Association – Currently donating approximately €6,000 per annum based on demand.
- Funding of "Suir Haven" and "Suaimhneas" Cancer support centres.
- Funding of equipment currently being rented and costing approximately €100,000 per annum
E quipment Supplied - Specialist beds, mattresses and chairs provided in patients own homes free of charge
- Delivery, assembly and collection, organized by the Hospice movement
- Contact: Lelia Kelly, Puckane, Nenagh on 067 24115
Palliative Care Units Provided in the following Centres - St. Conlon’s Community Hospital , Nenagh. (2 beds)
- Dean Maxwell Community Hospital , Roscrea. (2 beds)
- Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles. (3 beds)
Referral - Knowing when you can avail of the Hospice services can vary case by case so to discuss your needs please contact your local representative listed below
- Nenagh: Kay O’Donoghue 087 2864808
- Lelia Kelly 067 24115
- Thurles: Maria McGrath 087 6645479
- Roscrea: Josie O’Grady 087 2772858
Alternatively one of the following will issue you with a referral - Family G.P.
- Hospital Consultant
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