An alternative consideration is that by the end of a course of chemotherapy the patient is probably not taking in everything that might be said. There was a feeling that the group should write to the YDH expressing these concerns, Rowland will contact the YDH Oncology Unit to establish who we should write to regarding this concern. A cynical view was that follow up of this nature costs money and this might be an explanation.
A member asked whether the Patient Diary included a phone number for the Palliative Care Nurse as many other contacts were included. Rowland will check this with the YDH Oncology Unit.

Any Other Business
Raffle/Catering Money
An impromptu raffle was held during the coffee break which raised £8.50, £2 was returned to Hazel to cover the cost of the prize and £6.50 was passed to Rowland to defray some of his expenses incurred in providing services for the group.
Catering donations also raised a further £13.80 this was passed this to St Margaret’s.
Cream Teas
Stan and Hazel Turner’s Cream Tea afternoon at Primrose Farm in East Coker on Friday 06 July 2007 between 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm was discussed and the following points were agreed:
1.  A charge of £3.50 per person would be made for the Cream Tea.
2. A raffle would be held to raise additional funds.
3.  The money raised (less the costs incurred by Stan & Hazel for refreshments, prizes, etc) would be shared equally between St Margaret’s Hospice, YDH Colorectal/Stoma Care Department and the YDH Oncology Unit.
4. Stan would arrange for portable toilets.
5. We should get the Western Gazette and free papers to publicise the event and try to get them to cover and report on the event (A group member could take photos that could be used).
6. Our web site would include photos and a review of the event – action Rowland.
7. Update map and directions poster to include time, cost and distribution of funds raised by the event – action Rowland.
8. Stand and leaflets on Bowel Cancer Screening – action Maggie.

Date and Time for Next Meeting
The next meeting is on Thursday 19 July 2007 from 2pm- 4pm at St Margaret’s in Yeovil.  
Please inform the Colorectal/Stoma Care Department, Level 4, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, YEOVIL BA21 4AT by writing if you can attend.  Alternatively, Corrina can also be contacted by telephone on 01935 384352. Do not worry if you forget to make contact just come along.