We're looking for young people (aged 16 and over), or family members (parents, siblings, carers or relatives) who have experience of children's cancer services or specialist children's services. Joining our boards and advisory groups will make sure that the voices of patients and their families are central to our programme of work.
We would like to include people from the catchment area the future centre will serve, including:
- Brighton and Hove
- East Sussex
- Kent and Medway
- south east London
- south west London
- Surrey Heartlands
- West Sussex
Meetings will be held both online by video call and in person. We will pay you for your time (in line with the London Living Wage) and reimburse your travel.
Why join
Joining one of our boards or advisory groups will mean you will be directly involved in decision making. Your insights will inform our programme of work to plan for the transfer of services and help us develop the future children's cancer service at Evelina London Children's Hospital.
How to join
Read more about the boards and advisory groups on this page and let us know if you're interested by getting in touch with Trish Gray at ChildrensCancer@gstt.nhs.uk or completing the form on this page. You will then receive an application form.
We're currently looking for people to join the first of the meetings in September so are encouraging people to send applications by 30 August 2024. If you can't do this, there will be future opportunities to join.
Programme Delivery Board
This board is helping us make sure the current children's cancer services are transferred to Evelina London safely and at the right time.
Meetings will be once a month and last for 2 hours.
We're looking for:
- 2 family members who have experienced children's cancer services or children's specialist services.
- 1 children's cancer charity representative
Partnership Advisory Board
This board is helping us make sure patients and their families are involved in our plans.
Meetings will be quarterly (4 times a year) and last for up to 2 hours.
We're looking for:
- 5 young people (aged 16 and over) or family members who have experienced children's cancer services
- 4 representatives of a relevant charity, community or voluntary sector organisation
- 3 Healthwatch representatives
Clinical Advisory Group
This group is helping us make sure families' experiences influence decisions about treatment and care.
Meetings will be once every 2 months and last for up to 2 hours.
We're looking for 8 to 10 young people (aged 16 and over) or family members who have experienced children's cancer or children's specialist services.
Travel, Access and Accommodation Advisory Group
This group is helping us identify needs and make decisions about travel and how families access the service and accommodation.
Meetings will be every 2 months and last for 2 hours.
We're looking for 8 to 10 young people (aged 16 and over) or family members who have experienced children's cancer or children's specialist services.