A letter to MPs and Ministers is an effective way of letting decision makers know what is important to their constituents and it is an essential element of a working democracy.
Remember that MPs are interested in the needs of their community. Your letter describing your story is worth your effort.
Writing letters can be challenging, we suggest the following:
Tell your story
Tell the reader what lung cancer means to you, your family/whanau, your friends or loved one's
Help the reader understand why you are requesting change and the impact that this change would have
If you require any further guidance on writing a letter then a useful resource has been produced by the Ministry of Social Development, and can be found by clicking here