Webinar 18: The National Female Pelvic Mesh Service - Now Available In Members Resources

“The National Female Pelvic Mesh Service (NZFPMS)”

Join us for an evening exploring the development and delivery of the NZFPMS, including multidisciplinary approaches to supporting people experiencing mesh-related complications.

27 May 2026 | 7:00 PM (NZT) | Online

Sue French, will present insights into the service's role, team, and recent activities. Sue will also explain how they work with both Te Whatu Ora and ACC and how to refer clients to the NZFPMS.

Sue is the Programme Manager for the National Female Pelvic Mesh Service (NZFPMS), a nationally commissioned service supporting women experiencing complications from pelvic mesh procedures. She is a registered nurse who continues to deliver clinical care within the service, working directly with patients affected by mesh-related harm and supporting the clinical team with complex case management.

She has led the establishment and ongoing development of the NZFPMS, including implementation of a national, multidisciplinary model of care grounded in restorative justice principles and consumer partnership. Her work spans clinical operations, service design, and system-level integration across Health New Zealand, ACC, and the wider health sector.

On behalf of Health New Zealand, Sue provides national leadership for the New Zealand component of the Australasian Pelvic Floor Procedure Registry (APFPR‑NZ). Delivered in partnership with Monash University and the Centre for Health Outcome Measures New Zealand (CHOMNZ), the registry supports improved patient safety, outcomes monitoring, and evidence‑informed clinical practice.