Manx Care retains prestigious Macmillan Quality Environment Mark Award for patient services

Both the Manx Breast Unit and the CT/MRI Scanning Suite were awarded high scores

Two key services based at Noble's Hospital have been successful in retaining their Macmillan Quality Environment Marks (MQEM) for a further 36 months.

Both the Manx Breast Unit and the CT/MRI Scanning Suite in Radiology were awarded high scores, with the Unit receiving a rating of five out of a possible five.

The MQEM award focuses on both the physical environment and how it contributes to the enhanced wellbeing of people affected by cancer.

Assessors noted that it was great to see the enthusiasm of the Breast, Radiology and Mannin Cancer Teams working together to make improvements for services users. 

Karen Lewis, MQEM assessor said: "The unit exceeded the level required to retain the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark and is to be congratulated on this achievement."

The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark expects spaces that:

• are welcoming and accessible to all;
• respects the privacy and dignity of all users;
• supports the comfort and well-being of all users;
• gives users choice and control; and
• demonstrate users’ voices are being listened to.

Both The Manx Breast Cancer Unit and the CT/MRI Scanning Suite have been enhanced by donations from charities on the island and new innovative diagnostic equipment has been installed. 

The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group and Mannin Cancers have worked to improve the physical environment, aiming to create a calming space that helps reduce anxiety for individuals undergoing procedures and investigations.

Julie Stokes Chairman of Manx Breast Cancer Support Group and Mannin Cancers said: "We love working together with both the Manx Breast Unit and Radiology teams. 

"Both our Charities work hard to raise funds that can ensure a better experience for patients using these areas. We’d like to thank both Manx Care, Macmillan and Pam Watson from our committee for all their help."