Lorraine Murphy (Whelehan's) Ann McNeilis (Whelehan's) Geraldine Connaughton (LARCC.) Eamonn Brady (Whelehan's) Teresa Thompson (Whelehan's) Catherine Tumney (LARCC)

LARCC extend breast care services to Mullingar

Published: Tue 27 Aug 2013, 3:52 PM

The LARCC Breast Care Service that launched in the midlands in 2008 is being extended to Mullingar.

Prior to 2008, women in the midlands who required breast care support following breast surgery had to travel to bigger centres like Dublin to obtain specialist services such as prosthesis and bra fitting.

LARCC’s confidential hassle-free service provides women with access to a comprehensive range of products and clothing through the support of qualified consultant fitters. Now they are extending the support services to Mullingar, and have teamed up with Whelehan’s Pharmacy to offer breast care support services in Whelehan’s purpose-built and private consultation facility at the rear of their Pearse Street premises.

Eamonn Brady, owner at Whelehan’s, explains, “This new service came about from feedback from our customers who had fought breast cancer successfully and felt that it would be a great help to be able access specialist after care support services here in Mullingar. As a result of this feedback, I discussed the possibility with LARCC of extending their service to the town.

“I feel that this service really fits with our ethos here in Whelehan’s. Our aim is to offer professional care and advice in a convenient local setting. We aim to offer the personal touch that you often find lacking in the world of multinational chains. LARCC are renowned for the psychological and emotional support they provide to their clients. The homely atmosphere LARCC provide at their retreat and cancer care centre in Multyfarnham is unrivalled. The aim is to replicate this level of care and attention in a convenient town centre location.”

The team: the service is delivered by two members of the LARCC staff, a nurse and a therapist, who have both undertaken additional specialist training to become consultant fitters.

The service: LARCC’s breast care service at Whelehan’s will be the same service that LARCC offer in Multyfarnham. This includes on-site consultation, breast form prosthesis fitting, bra measuring and fitting and discussion and support.

Monthly clinic: the service in Mullingar will be offered via a personal private appointment at the monthly clinic held at Whelehan’s consultation facility. Telephone support and advice is also available from the LARCC team.

LARCC offer the service to private and medical card clients. They offer a wide range of brands including Trulife, Amoena, Anita, Nicola Jane amongst others. The service is free for both medical card and private patients. Products are covered by prescription, medical cards and private insurance. In addition, LARCC offers all breast care clients a variety of free therapies at the Multyfarnham retreat, including massage, reflexology and reiki.

LARCC offer one-hour consultations to each client, giving plenty of time to try on a wide variety of stock, making sure they are happy and comfortable with their choice.

The next date for the service in Whelehan’s Pharmacy is Monday August 26. In LARCC’s Multyfarnham centre, the service is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Lo-call 1850 719719 to book an appointment.