The Committee And Professional Support

The committee meets on a regular basis to discuss the needs of patients, act on their behalf when necessary and manage the charity’s funds.

The ‘Open Arms’ committee can also help in some circumstances which fall outside the boundaries set by the Services, with travel, transport and accommodation.

Mrs Cate Lacey                                 Chairman
Major Catherine Shephard             OIC
Mrs Dawn Pearson                           Secretary/ Akrotiri Medical Centre
Cpl Claire Searle                               Treasurer
Ms Christine Gash                            Welfare Officer
Mrs Sue Fowler                                 Public Relations
Mrs Tricia Grieve                              Fundraising / Support Group representative
Mrs Nicola Chard                              Episkopi Medical Centre
Mrs Chris Harper                              ESBA Representative
Mrs Christine Withey                       Website Statistics 

Where needed, the committee can call on

• Health and welfare professionals with a particular interest and experience in the field of oncology.
• Medical staff with aeromed experience.
• Obtain help from professionals with practical issues and can act on the patient’s behalf with other agencies.
• Arrange counselling for the patient or a family member.
• Arrange talks by welfare professionals to raise awareness of breast and testicular cancer.
• Access to a financial adviser if you are having difficulties in managing your budget.

If you need professional advice, please
Telephone or fax +357 25 952677 (an answering service);
e-mail: openarms@cytanet.com.cy
or use our feedback form

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