Community guidelines

A few simple commitments keep circles safe, private, and worth being part of.

1. 1. What is shared here, stays here

   Confidentiality is the foundation of a circle. Do not repeat what someone shares outside the group, and do not identify members elsewhere.

2. 2. Everyone’s experience is their own

   People come with different diagnoses, decisions and feelings. Listen without judging, and do not tell anyone what they “should” do.

3. 3. Share experience, not medical advice

   Members can share what happened to them. They cannot diagnose, or tell someone which treatment to choose. Always check with your own doctor.

4. 4. No selling or soliciting

   Circles are not a place to promote products, treatments, clinics or services. This protects members at a vulnerable time.

5. 5. Look out for one another

   If someone seems to be in crisis, encourage them to seek professional help. Kindness costs nothing and can mean everything.

6. 6. Raising a concern

   If something in a circle worries you, contact PCSCI. We take concerns seriously and in confidence.

These guidelines may be updated as the community grows. Concerns can always be raised with PCSCI.