Daffodil Centre Beaumont Hospital
Our Daffodil Centre in Beaumont Hospital provides cancer information, support and advice, drop-in at any time during opening hours – you don’t need an appointment or a referral.
The centre is staffed by a trained Cancer Nurse and volunteers who provide free practical information about all types of cancer and support to anyone affected by or concerned about cancer.
The centre is open to the public and if you have a question or concern about cancer you are welcome to call in at any time during opening hours. An appointment or referral is not necessary. Everyone is welcome – patients, their relatives and anyone with worries about cancer. We can also help if you want to learn about how to reduce the risks of developing cancer. The Cancer Nurse will take the time to listen to you and provide you with information, advice and support that is tailored for you. All Daffodil Centre conversations are held in confidence.
If you are a healthcare professional, we can advise you about the information and support that is available to you and your patients or clients.
If you are unable to visit the centre the Cancer Nurse will accept phone calls and e-mails.
Alternatively you may speak with a Cancer Nurse by phone on our Support Line at 1800 200 700.
Drop in and visit us
Your cancer nurse in this centre is Valerie Greene.
Patient Programmes
In addition to cancer information and support provision the following patient programmes are also available.
Chemotherapy Education Programme - Understanding Chemotherapy
A recognised and established education programme provided by Cancer Nurses for patients and families about to start chemotherapy. The session focuses on providing the right tools and knowledge to cope with chemotherapy and its side effects. The Cancer Nurse from the Daffodil Centre facilitates the group education session which includes short oral presentations and practical demonstrations and an easy to understand information pack is provided for attendees.
Melanoma Support Group
This is a support group for patients who attend Beaumont Hospital and have a diagnosis of melanoma. The group is co-facilitated by the Skin Oncology CNS and the Daffodil Centre Cancer Nurse and meetings are held every second month. The meeting consists of an educational and a supportive element with presentations by Beaumont Healthcare Professionals. Those with a melanoma diagnosis are facilitated to speak of their concerns, to share information and to support each other.
How to get there:
Bus
Dublin Bus:
14 From Dundrum Luas Station Towards Beaumont (Ardlea Rd.) via City Centre
17A From Kilbarrack To Blanchardstown Centre
27B Eden Quay To Harristown via Connolly Station
104 From Santry (Shanard Rd.) Towards Clontarf Rd. (Conquer Hill)
Please check www.dublinbus.ie for the most current bus timetables.
Taxi
A taxi rank is at the front entrance of the hospital.
Parking
Public car park spaces are available in the multi-storey car park at the front of the hospital. There is a charge for the use of these facilities. Please see www.beaumont.ie for more details.
Information
Centre Type
Location
Working Hours
The Daffodil Centre is located just inside the main entrance of Beaumont Hospital. The opening hours are 8.00am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.
