psycho-oncology

Psycho-oncology-service-3-year-audit report

To view our Psycho-Oncology 3 year review by Professor Robin Davidson please click on the link above

• Self-referral or referral through GP, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Consultant.
• Face to face counselling either at home, in hospital or hospice, or in our offices.
• Telephone counseling for people who are unable to travel or who are off island.
• Minimal waiting times (all clients will see a counsellor within 3 weeks and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within 5 weeks).
• A confidential service for individuals and couples.
• Outreach and consultancy work with medical professionals, voluntary and support groups.
• Clinical supervision, training and support for health professionals.

Our new psycho-oncology service is being run as a three year pilot and has, in the last 18 months, received more than 100 referrals. This service was set up to meet a clearly identified need on the Isle of Man and we are very pleased to be working with the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association who provide the funding for Professor Robin Davidson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who travels to the Island for two days a month and is the Clinical Lead for the service.

In order that we can provide a top quality service we have also furnished a counselling room in our offices to provide a welcoming and comfortable space in a friendly relaxed setting away from a hospital or hospice environment, which our clients find very reassuring