| SUPPORT
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT
FEDERATION.
Mr John Dwyer, Chairman, Mr Sandy Tyndale-Biscoe, Hon. Secretary Prostate Cancer Support Federation |
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Introduction:
There are many patient-led prostate cancer support groups. For a long
time people have asked why they cannot work more closely together.
At last the long mooted Prostate Cancer Support Federation launches
on April 28th 2008 with an inaugural conference to be held at Imperial
College, London.
The Federation includes four of the major patient-led support groups, (PCaSO, PCSA, PCS and PSA). It has a constitution (.pdf file) that reflects well the aspirations of the original founders, whilst maintaining the essential independence of member organisations; and is now Registered Charity No.1123373. In addition the Federation aspires to launch a National Help Line and a Newsletter.
The sole aim of the Federation is to support its member organisations, all of which are patient-led support groups. It is not the intention to exercise control over member groups. Its founders know how unpopular this can make them.
Prostate UK funded the management effort leading up to the launch and provided resources for it. The charity have also agreed to offer small grants (of the order of £250) to member groups of the Federation to assist their work.
Those who are involved in a patient-led prostate cancer support group, are invited to contact Sandy Tyndale-Biscoe, the Secretary of the Federation on 01243 572990, email: secretary@prostatecancerfederation.org.uk.
Progress:
The second progress
report (.pdf file) is available here.
Project summary, 07 June 2008.
Project 2007/02