Fermanagh Cancer Support Centre receives £500,000 grant to fund two nurses

A £500,000 National Lottery grant will fund two specialist cancer nurses and more than 200 support sessions over five years at the Fermanagh Cancer Support Centre, which opened in June 2025 and has welcomed over 2,200 visitors.

A £500,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund will fund services at the Fermanagh Cancer Support Centre for the next five years. The announcement was made on World Cancer Day and was celebrated by Cancer Focus NI. The centre opened in June 2025 and offers drop-in support and specialist appointments for people affected by cancer. Since opening, it has had more than 2,200 visitors and runs existing support groups for breast and prostate cancer. Key facts: - The grant totals £500,000 and is provided through the Strengthening Communities programme. - Funding will support two specialist cancer nurses and enable more than 200 sessions over five years, including support groups, counselling, bra and swimwear fittings, and patient driving. - The centre opened in June 2025 and has recorded over 2,200 visits since opening. - Support groups for breast and prostate cancer are already running and further groups are expected to be set up over the next year. - Representatives from The National Lottery Community Fund and Cancer Focus NI said the grant will help people access practical support and a welcoming place during difficult times. Summary: The grant is intended to sustain and expand local support services at the Enniskillen centre and to fund two specialist nurses for the next five years. The centre has been active since June 2025 and plans to add more groups in the coming year, with funding in place to cover the announced services over the stated period.