The latest NI Health Survey, published this morning from the Department of Health, shows that just over 1 in 8 people in Northern Ireland still smoke. Today’s results show that 13% of NI adults over 16 smoke, compared to 14% this time last year. Naomi Thompson, Health Improvement Manager at Cancer F...
Leading charities Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation have joined together to call for the implementation of lung cancer screening in Northern Ireland. Lung cancer is responsible for over a fifth (22.9%) of all cancer deaths in Northern Ireland, with late diagnosis a...
Throughout this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has been speaking with MLAs, MPs, and more about how we can better support the 1,490 women projected to face a breast cancer diagnosis each year. With 1 in 8 local women projected to face breast cancer in their lifetime, an...
In keeping with the charity’s first strategic objective, “To Be Your Local Cancer Voice,” Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has submitted a response to the consultation for the Draft Programme for Government 2024-2027. Focusing on Priorities 3 (“Cut Health Waiting Times”) a...
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has submitted a response to the NI consultation on safe and effective staffing legislation. The consultation seeks views on whether the Department of Health should be legally required to apply evidence-based strategic workforce planning, to use a common staffing methodo...
