Northern Cancer Voices is currently welcoming new members to its Patient & Carer Collaboratives.
The collaboratives are networks of people with lived experience of cancer – patients, carers and family members – who want to have their say in how NHS cancer services are shaped.
Members work alongside NHS Trusts, the Northern Cancer Alliance and Public Health teams to look at every stage of the cancer pathway, including screening and prevention, treatment and aftercare.
Why is this important?
The insight service users hold is invaluable. Their experiences help highlight what is working well and where improvements are needed. Every six weeks, NCV hosts a one‑hour online call where collaborative members:
- Discuss recent experiences shared with us
- Identify themes and areas for improvement
- Offer feedback that is passed directly to our NHS partners
- Contribute to shaping better cancer services across the region
It’s also a gentle introduction for anyone interested in getting involved in patient voice or service development work.
Two collaboratives are available:
- South Tyneside & Sunderland
- North of Tyne & Gateshead – covering Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead
Anyone who would like to join or find out more can email info@northerncancervoices.co.uk or visit https://northerncancervoices.co.uk.
