Cancer Forum: Expert Representatives

Sandra Campbell

(FRCN) MSc in Nursing, BSc in Health Studies, PG Dip in Palliative Care, Celebrant and Public Speaking Dip, PG Cert in FE & HE, RGN, RNT, ENB216 Stoma Care

Sandra has been a Macmillan Partnership Nurse Consultant in palliative and end of life care since April 2022 on a national project with the Scottish Ambulance Service. She retired in November 2021 from Macmillan Consultant Nurse in Cancer and Palliative Care NHS Forth Valley where she had worked since 2006. 

Since qualifying in 1981, Sandra gained experience in a variety of care settings and developed a passion for cancer and palliative care with a particular interest in the value and power of good communication. The strategic role of Nurse Consultant, both in her previous post and in her current post, allows her to fulfil a vision of really making a difference to patient care - by working with many teams providing leadership on initiatives in cancer and palliative care.

Sandra's current post includes working with many teams at national level to develop alternative pathways to hospital admission at the very end of life. There is a particular focus on care homes. In 2014, she was honoured to become a Fellow of the RCN and she was privileged to be the UK Clinical Lead for End of Life Care on an RCN project from 2014-15 and preforming the role of National Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care in Scotland for two years, one day per week between 2017 and 2019. 

Sandra also studied at Doctorate level for five years and served on the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) Board for six years from 2014-2020. She was also on the Board of the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC- 2019-2022) and is currently on the Committee of the RCN Pain and Palliative Care Forum. 

Sandra believes strongly that kindness and compassion are at the heart of the human connection. Throughout the pandemic, she was so touched by the despair she saw in bereavement.

Sandra believes strongly that nursing can be the voice for those whose lives have been so damaged by this tragedy.

Lauren Dollive

Macmillan Personalised Care Transformation Lead for SYB Cancer Alliance

Lauren brings over two decades of invaluable expertise to her role. Specialising in oncology and cancer care as a Macmillan professional Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), she honed her skills and knowledge in this field.

Lauren's academic achievements include a Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice from Sheffield Hallam University, solidifying her expertise in cancer care. Additionally, her Diploma in Leadership and Management equips her with the necessary skills for effective leadership in healthcare settings.

Transitioning to general practice in 2018, Lauren expanded her focus to encompass women's health, oncology, audit, service improvement, digital healthcare, and change management. Her role in senior clinical capacity within primary and secondary care underscores her commitment to enhancing healthcare services and driving innovation in patient care.

Returning to cancer services in 2024 with renewed passion, Lauren is dedicated to enhancing personalised care across the cancer pathway within primary and secondary care. Her multifaceted experience, coupled with her genuine commitment to the NHS, positions her as a driving force in healthcare innovation.

Lauren's leadership style is characterised by her support for her team and her pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery. She is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of patients and communities, with patient-centred care at the heart of all her work.