National Cancer Consumer Representative Advisory Group
The inaugural meeting of the Cancer Consumer Representative Advisory Group was held on 29th March 2012. This group has been set up to provide advice on the support, recruitment, development and training for cancer consumer representatives across the cancer spectrum. Membership of the group is made up of representatives of the regional cancer networks, NGOs and cancer groups and Māori.
The Central Cancer Network is the lead network managing the Ministry of Health contract to undertake this work.
At the first meeting the group reviewed the terms of reference and a work plan to promote CCR activity. Newly elected chair Dr Chris Walsh says" the group is united in its desire to improve the representation of cancer consumers across the cancer spectrum and make a positive impact on cancer services."
The group will post its meeting minutes and provide updates via the regional cancer network web sites.
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Inaugural National Cancer Consumer Representative Advisory Group 29th March 2012 Back row: David Swallow, Chris Walsh, Raewyn Calvert, Jacqui Thomas, Kelvin Twist Middle row: Jenine Down, Rowena Lewis, Marj Allan Seated: Bubsie McFarlane, Milly Brown |
For further information about the group's activities please contact the Chair Chris Walsh at dr.christine.walsh@gmail.com.
Correspondence can be sent to Stephanie Fletcher at Stephanie.fletcher@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
A South Island Cancer Consumer Group has also been established.
