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Cancer Support Centre Faces Staff Cuts Amid Funding Crisis
4 Aug
Summary
- Cancer support centre may lose most staff due to funding cuts.
- Primary Care Network faces a £420,000 funding reduction.
- NHS England funding shift prioritizes GP appointments over support roles.
The Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre, established in 2012, is facing potential substantial staff reductions impacting its vital services. The centre, which annually supports around 800 individuals with counseling and practical assistance, is on the brink of losing four full-time positions. These roles are primarily filled by cancer navigators funded by the local Primary Care Network.
This critical situation arises from a significant £420,000 funding cut anticipated by the Primary Care Network from NHS England. NHS England has redirected this funding to GP practices, aiming to increase appointment availability and address clinically urgent needs. Consequently, the support network for cancer patients at the Southport centre is jeopardized.
