Purpose of the group

The National Cervical Screening Programme Advisory Group was established in 2003 to support the National Screening Unit to achieve its vision, namely:
Saving lives, reducing inequalities, and building the Nation's health by leading the delivery of screening programmes, uncompromising in their quality and trusted by the communities we serve.

Role of the group

The NCSP Advisory Group operates at a strategic level to:

• provide advice on and support for the strategic direction of the Programme
• review progress towards achieving the strategic outcomes of the Programme
• review the Independent Monitoring Reports and make recommendations to the NSU
• provide recommendations to the NSU concerning the performance of the Programme overall
• assist in Programme planning and prioritisation
• identify research and development opportunities
• help build understanding and partnership with consumer and professional groups.

It is expected that members will consult widely within their own groups.

To find out more about the NCSP Advisory Group read the group's Terms of Reference.

Members

The group comprises members who collectively have a wide knowledge and experience in the NCSP.

The membership consists of:

• Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
• Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
• Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
• New Zealand College of Practice Nurses
• Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
• New Zealand Society of Cytology
• Pacific Advisory Group
• Consumer Reference Group
• Maori Advisory Group
• District Health Board Funding and Planning

Advisory Group Reports

30 September and 2 December Report