About The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre
The development of the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre was led by a local Hospital Consultant, Mr. Peter Naughton and a very active Board of Directors in 2004. Start-up funding was provided by Laois Hospice, Le Cheile and Laois Cancer Research, three local organisations with a strong commitment to improving cancer care in the region. Initially, the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre opened in rented premises. In 2007, the centre moved to a new, purpose-built premises, at its current location. The bulk of the funding for the new centre came from the local community through a variety of fundraising events. Annual support funding is also generously aided by Laois Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society. Laois County Council. Annual running costs are in the region of €250,000 which is primarily funded by community fundraising. We could not do our work without this local support and we are hugely appreciative of it. Annual support funding is also generously aided by Laois Hospice, Irish Cancer Society, the HSE, the Lottery and Laois County Council.
The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre provides emotional support to people affected by cancer including those who care for them, from the time of diagnosis, throughout their cancer journey. This gentle and caring support takes place in a confidential, professional, and non-judgmental environment.
Vision
To ensure nobody in our community feels alone while living with cancer.
Mission
To provide a comprehensive range of emotional support, survivorship, and rehabilitation services to those living with, through and beyond cancer in our community.
Values
Accessible to everyone
Caring & empathetic
Professional & transparent
Patient & family focused
Outward Looking / Progressive / innovative
High quality services open to all who need them
Strategic Goals
To be recognised as a leading cancer support centre accredited by the NCCP
To improve the profile of the Cuisle Centre among target audiences
To improve income from donations sponsorships and grants
To build stronger partnerships with health care professionals and oncology departments to maximise referrals to the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre
To continually review the range of services and adjust services accordingly based on up-to-date evidence and the ever-changing patient needs.
To ensure best in class governance structures are in place
To continually develop human resources and organisational systems
Meet Our Team
Our expert caring team are here to support and advise
Board of Directors
A voluntary Board of Directors governs activity in the centre in achieving goals and optimising the use of all resources whilst ensuring high standards of transparency and accountability within necessary legislation and the Irish Charity Regulation guidelines. Our Board of Directors do not profit personally from their role and we very much appreciate their time and commitment. The Board meets on a quarterly basis or intermittently as necessary.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Niall Kavanagh |
| Secretary | Antoinette Brennan |
| Director | Lynda Byrne |
| Medical Director | Dr. John Connaughton |
| Director | Seamus O’Donoghue |
| Treasurer | Ciaran Conroy |
| Director | Liam McEvoy |
| Director | Liz Meade |
| Director | John J. Leamy |