I am a member of the national consumer and carers register with PCA, my lived experience has been as a carer for a number of family members who have died and as cancer survivor myself .I seem my role as an opportunity to act as an advocate to promote person centred care and to empower others to ensure their needs and wishes are met.  I believe it I essential to ensure consumer points of view are heard and used to improve care that is compassionate and dignified. Increased awareness and understanding are also vital to establish greater access and equity in the delivery of palliative care