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Cancer Patient Advisory Committee
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The Minister for Health has established a Cancer Patient Advisory Committee, in line with Recommendation 39 of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 which states that:
“The Department of Health will establish a Cancer Patient Advisory Committee to provide input into the development of programmes for patients with cancer. Membership of this committee will reflect the diverse nature of patients living with the effects of cancer, and will ensure that the needs of patients living in more remote areas are represented.”
The Committee is chaired by a representative from the Department of Health and includes 15 members who were selected following the Department’s call for expressions of interest in membership. It is envisaged that this Committee will provide patient input into the oversight of the implementation of the Strategy and into the development of programmes for patients with cancer.
Cancer Patient Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
The Cancer Patient Advisory Committee will meet at least quarterly and committee meetings will be chaired by the Department of Health.
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Expressions of interest are sought for membership of a Cancer Patient Advisory Committee. The Committee was established in 2019 in line with Recommendation 39 of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026.
Recommendation 39: The Department of Health will establish a Cancer Patient Advisory Committee to provide input into the development of programmes for patients with cancer. Membership of this committee will reflect the diverse nature of patients living with the effects of cancer, and will ensure that the needs of patients living in more remote areas are represented.
We are primarily looking for people who have direct experience of cancer treatment as a patient, but people who have supported a family member or close friend through cancer treatment, or who support cancer patients as part of their work, will also be considered.
Persons wishing to express an interest in membership of the Committee are asked to complete the attached ‘Expression of Interest’ form and return it by email to CPAC2024@health.gov.ie by 15 January 2024
