RECRUITMENT FREEZE MAY AFFECT GALWAY BREASTCHECK PATIENTS

Date Published: 30-Oct-2007

The recruitment embargo imposed by the Health Service Executive could have a negative impact on women diagnosed with cancer through BreastCheck in Galway

According to Today’s Irish Times, women diagnosed with cancer at the Galway screening centre may be unable to access full treatment facilities due to the recruitment freeze

The Irish Times report claims that the HSE embargo is affecting efforts to put BreastCheck consequential resources in place

These resources include additional surgeons, breast care nurses and theatre facilities

A spokesperson for the HSE West says a committee has been set up to approve urgent posts during the recruitment embargo