Consumer participation at all levels of health care has been shown to make a positive contribution to improving health outcomes.  Health services should actively seek such involvement and it is important that this is done in a way that is conducive to constructive collaboration.

The Network's Consumer Reference Group was established late 2008 and it is the brief of the group to:

• Provide a forum to address cancer consumer related issues within the Northern Region
• Identify key regional cancer consumer priorities and provide recommendations
• Provide a consumer perspective into projects, service planning and other Network activities

Meeting frequency:  The Consumer Reference Group meetings are held two monthly.  The meeting dates for 2010 are: 6 May, 3 June, 5 August and 4 November.

If you would like further information about the Consumer Reference Group or would like participate, please contact:

Rachel Harley
Project Manager
Northern Cancer Network
rachel.harley@ndsa.co.nz
09 589 3905