The Palliative Care and Oncology Advisory Group (PCOAG) are a group of occupational therapists who work in or have a special clinical interest in the areas of oncology and palliative care. The Committee representing this group are both clinical and academic staff working in hospices, acute hospitals, community and university settings and have extensive knowledge and skills in both oncology and specialist palliative care. However, our wider members are often occupational therapists who carry a varied caseload with some oncology or palliative care patients or occupational therapists with an interest in this area.

PCOAG is involved in a  number of activities including:

• Representing our members at a national level through engagement with the Occupational Therapy representative on The National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care and National Cancer Control Programme working groups
• Influencing, contributing to and providing feedback on national policies and documents to ensure the Occupational Therapy voice and perspective is included
• Advocating for and progressing the role of Occupational Therapy in both oncology,  palliative and cancer care
• Organising and facilitating an annual study day, based on the needs and priorities of our members
• Providing a platform for members to share information regarding current research, policies, events and courses relevant to Occupational Therapy in oncology and palliative care
• Responding to queries from members to assist with complex clinical situations or advice on the management of patients with palliative or oncology care needs