Southport cancer centre could lose support staff in funding shake

The Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre faces a significant reduction in staff due to funding cuts from NHS England. The funding is being redirected to GPs to increase appointment availability, threatening the center's ability to provide emotional and practical support to patients.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Gill Dummigan North West health correspondent BBC The Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre sees about 800 new people a year An award-winning cancer care centre is on course to lose most of its support staff because its main funders have had their own money cut.
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