Social Workers work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team in Oncology offering a range of professional services to Oncology / Breast Care / Haematology patients and their families.

Mission Statement:
“To support, aid and empower patients and their families”

Where are we:
We are located in the Old School of Nursing, grounds of Waterford RegionalHospital and Medical 4.

What we do:

• Counselling and support to help patients and families adjust to diagnosis and planning for the future
• Practical support, information and referral regarding social welfare entitlements and benefits
• Information on a range of organisations and community services, locally and nationally
• Referral to specialised sources of care in the community
• Bereavement support and counselling

How to contact us:
Patients can self-refer or can be referred by anyone involved in their care. Family members and carers can request to speak to a social worker.

Social Workers can be contacted on either of these telephone numbers
051 842744
051 848986

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Aim:

“To enhance the lives of patients and their families”

“The Social Work Profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the point where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work” (IFSW2000)