The National Cancer Control Programme works with a number of professional groups, involved in the care of patients with cancer, to provide education and training.
You can contact us at info@cancercontrol.ie or phone 01 828 7100 with any queries or further information.
Information For Hospital Cancer Services Staff
This document outlines the work of the Systemic Therapy Programme, the Cancer Drug Management Programme, the Molecular Drugs Advisory Group and the National Cancer Information System. This document is intended to support staff who are new to cancer services.
Information for Hospital Cancer Services Staff
GP and Primary Care resources
The NCCP provides a number of resources for GPs and other health professionals working in primary care settings. These are provided below:
Education and training resources on cancer prevention
Resources to help with early detection of cancer
Primary Care resources including information on GP cancer guidelines and referrals
Pharmacist Resources
The NCCP has developed a National Competency Framework for Pharmacists Providing Cancer Care. The competency framework was initially developed in 2015 and updated in 2025. The 2025 Working Group included representatives from the Irish Institute of Pharmacy, the Irish Pharmacy Union, hospital oncology pharmacy, community pharmacy, and patient representatives. It is hoped that this framework will inform the development of pharmacists providing cancer care. In addition, it should improve the quality of care and improve outcomes for patients with cancer by illustrating the behaviours, skills and knowledge pharmacists require for providing cancer care.
View the National Competency Framework for Pharmacists Providing Cancer Care.
Updated 23/09/2025
