Mission Statement
The National Cancer Screening Service will develop and provide quality cancer screening programmes for people in Ireland.
Established by the Minister for Health and Children in 2007,
the NCSS endeavours to provide quality assured cancer
screening programmes for the people of Ireland. The NCSS
will maximise expertise across programmes and improve
efficiency by developing and implementing a single
governance model for cancer screening.
As set out in the Statutory Instrument, the Board will:
- Advise on the benefits of carrying out other cancer screening programmes where a population health benefit can be demonstrated
- Advise the Minister for Health and Children, from time to time, on health technologies, including vaccines, relating to the prevention of cervical cancer
- Implement special measures to promote participation in its Programmes by disadvantaged people
The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) currently encompasses BreastCheck – The National Breast Screening Programme and CervicalCheck –The National Cervical Screening Programme
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Mission Statement (pdf)