Malta Cancer Guide
Practical support in Malta and Gozo. For an emergency call 112. Enable JavaScript for the interactive navigator.
Action for Breast Cancer Foundation — Psychological support and practical information for breast cancer patients and their families. Confirm the current service and referral arrangements.
Carer’s Allowance — A possible cash allowance for full-time care of a relative in the same household, subject to dependency and scheme conditions.
Carers’ leave enquiries — DIER describes leave for workers supporting a relative or a person in the same household who needs care for a serious medical reason. Confirm current conditions and evidence requirements.
Disability Assistances — Support assessed against disability and functioning criteria. Cancer itself is not an automatic disability award.
Employment and sick leave enquiries — Sick-leave entitlements depend on the applicable employment conditions and sector. DIER provides official information.
Europa Donna Malta — Peer support for people affected by breast cancer, including family and friends, with meetings in Malta and Gozo.
Free Medical Aid (Pink Form) — Access to free medical aid for eligible applicants under means or qualifying-benefit conditions. Confirm the items covered.
Hospice care and respite at home — Home-based caregiver support follows specific criteria. Ask about the assessment and current capacity.
Hospice equipment loans — Assessed equipment loans help registered patients at home. Equipment is allocated according to need and availability.
Hospice Malta — Free palliative support for people with cancer and other qualifying conditions, with support for families and carers. Services follow an assessment.
Hospice patient transport — Transport to Hospice day therapy and SAMOC is offered within Hospice services. Confirm registration, accessibility and booking availability.
Hospice psychological and bereavement support — Psychological support for registered patients and bereavement support for relatives are offered within Hospice services.
HPDP cancer information — Official information on cancer awareness, screening, living with cancer and work.
I think I might have cancer — A practical starting point. Your healthcare team remains your contact for assessment and care.
I’m caring for someone — A practical starting point. Your healthcare team remains your contact for assessment and care.
I’m undergoing treatment — A practical starting point. Your healthcare team remains your contact for assessment and care.
I’ve finished treatment — A practical starting point. Your healthcare team remains your contact for assessment and care.
I’ve recently been diagnosed — A practical starting point. Your healthcare team remains your contact for assessment and care.
Increased Carer’s Allowance — A separate carer allowance with higher-dependency criteria. Ask Social Security which carer scheme, if any, applies.
Invalidity Pension — A contribution-based pension subject to incapacity assessment and other conditions. Ask Social Security whether it is appropriate for your circumstances.
Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation — Medical and household assistance through dedicated assessment units. Contact the Foundation for help with an application.
MCCFF Household Assistance — Practical household support may include appliances, food vouchers and other items for individuals and families in difficulty.
MCCFF Medical Assistance — Assistance with specialised medicines and with accommodation, transport and subsistence for treatment abroad, including accompanying relatives.
MCCFF Wigs — The Foundation funds the making of donated-hair wigs for people with medical conditions. Ask about availability and the request process.
National Cancer Platform — A network connecting cancer organisations and helping people find complementary support. Each member organisation remains independent.
Primary-care GP assessment route — GP services at health centres can assess concerns and refer to a consultant where needed. Check your local centre’s current arrangements.
Puttinu accommodation enquiries — Ask about accommodation when travelling abroad for treatment. Availability and arrangements must be confirmed before travel.
Puttinu Cares Foundation — Support with accommodation for people travelling abroad for treatment and their families. Contact the Foundation about the specific arrangements.
Resilience and self-management enquiries — HPDP describes resilience and self-management programmes. Enquire about current sessions.
SAMOC guide to the National Cancer Platform — SAMOC explains how the Platform connects independent organisations and shares information for patients and families.
Scheme for Food Distribution — Food support for specified benefit recipient groups. Social Security says eligible recipients do not need a separate application.
Sickness Assistance — Means-tested assistance for listed medical conditions, including malignant diseases. Income, assets and work conditions also apply.
Sickness Benefit — A contribution-based cash benefit for certified incapacity for work. Check contribution conditions and certificate deadlines with Social Security.
Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre — The official oncology service contact route for appointment and practical hospital enquiries. Ask your team who coordinates your care.
Social Assistance – Medical — Means-tested household assistance where the responsible person cannot work for medical reasons and cannot qualify for another contributory benefit.
The Marigold Foundation — Cancer awareness and fundraising through Pink October Movember Malta, covering female and male cancer campaigns.