Free transport to Cork hospitals from West or North Cork
Cancer Connect is a free, flexible and confidential transport service to Cork hospitals from West and North Cork for people receiving cancer treatments (radiotherapy, chemotherapy etc.). The service runs from Castletownbere through Bantry and Goleen through Skibbereen to various Cork hospitals every day (Monday to Friday) at times to suit passengers.
It is provided totally as a voluntary service by a team of volunteer drivers.
Transport for Cork Hospitals
FREE
Cancer Connect is a free service, made possible by volunteer drivers.
FLEXIBLE
Our services are timetabled flexibly, to suit hospital hours.
CONFIDENTIAL
We don’t divulge your information to any third parties.
REGULAR
Our service runs five days a week to Cork Hospitals.
Radiotherapy Service
Two eight seater vehicles are used to provide the services and both are driven by Voluntary Drivers. The service is normally to Cork University Hospital and the Hospital has facilitated Cancer Connect Passengers with an appointment times of between 12 noon and 1.30pm approx thus minimising delays as far as possible.
Chemotherapy Service
This service is provided each day (Monday to Friday) to the various Cork Hospitals. Similar to the Radiotherapy Service it is supported by Voluntary Drivers who drive their own cars. The Chemotherapy Service is provided on a ‘one to one’ basis as the appointments generally tend to take longer and the times of appointment can vary.
Chemotherapy Service
This service is provided each day (Monday to Friday) to the various Cork Hospitals. Similar to the Radiotherapy Service it is supported by Voluntary Drivers who drive their own cars. The Chemotherapy Service is provided on a ‘one to one’ basis as the appointments generally tend to take longer and the times of appointment can vary.
Would you like to volunteer?
Cancer Connect is always looking for Volunteer Drivers for both Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy drives to Cork. The commitment would be to drive for a day in the month.
For details of any of the services or on becoming a Voluntary Driver one may contact Cancer Connect at West Cork Rural Transport Office.
If you are interested, please contact Helen in the office at 027-52727 and 087-1224404 or helen@cancerconnect.ie.