Help represent the patient voice for cancer biobanking in Wales?

Use your experiences of living with cancer to help shape and develop the biobank. 

The Wales Cancer Biobank (WBC) has a Lay Liaison and Ethics Group (LLEG) that is comprised of patients, lay members and project staff.   The group helps ensure its members are actively involved in the operational decisions and future development of the biobank.  They welcome and value the advice the patient members can give as people who are going through, or have gone through, the cancer journey.

WCB is a biobank that collects, processes and stores bio samples, such as tissue or fluid samples, and data from cancer patients in Wales for future research projects.

What experience do I need to help?

• live in Wales
• have gone through or currently be going through a cancer journey
• have an interest in ethics surrounding patient bio samples

What will I be asked to do?

• You will help to raise awareness of WCB with patient groups and organisations.
• You will help review WCB's plan for how they communicate their messages.

How long will I be needed for?

• The group meets three to four times per year. Meetings will be mainly online, with a possibility of one face to face meeting per year in Cardiff.
• Membership of the group is open-ended

What are some of the benefits for me?

• Make sure that the patient and public perspective is heard
• Make a difference in the cancer research community
• Ensure the patient voice is embedded in the organisational structure

What support is offered?

• Cover reasonable expenses for biobank commitments, inc. face-to-face meetings
• You will be supported by a member of staff from the Wales Cancer Biobank.

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this. 

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

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