Long term partnership made for Breast Cancer Unit

Monday, 6 June 2016 00:00

A long term partnership has been made at the Manx Breast Cancer Unit.

A 'Memorandum of Understanding' has been signed between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group - which secures the collaboration on the delivery of services at the unit.

Fundraisers raised £1.5 million for the state of the art facility which opened in February.

The department says it's part of a five year strategy which is seeking to develop partnerships with the third sector.

Julie Stokes is the chair of the support group:

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