A cancer services directory has been developed to give cancer patients, carers, their families and health professionals access to services and support within the Central Cancer Network (CCN) region.
The directory covers eight district health board areas including Whanganui, Tairawhiti, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, Capital & Coast, MidCentral and Taranaki.
Thedirectory lets users to search for services and support in any of these districts as well as national organisations.
Jo Anson, network manager of CCN said the launch of the Hutt Valley, Capital & Coast and Wairarapa paper-based cancer services directory late last year was the ideal platform to inform the development of the wider web-based directory.
"The team on that project identified the type of services and supports that could help make the cancer pathway an easier road to travel."
The website also lists the 0800 Cancer information helpline, run by the Cancer Society. This allows users to see that one-to-one guidance and assistance is a phone call away, if needed.
The ability to electronically update listings on the site will ensure users are kept informed with the most current services and support.
The main aims include:
Reduce the incidence and impact of cancer.
Reduce the inequalities with respect to cancer.
Improve the journey of cancer patients and their family through the complex pathway of care, ensuring equitable, high quality, patient-centred, evidence-based and multi-disciplinary care.
An electronic listing form is available from the CCN website: www.centralcancernetwork.org.nz
