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Europe Region | Event on Physiotherapy in Mental Health at the European Parliament

23/11/23

The Europe Region of World Physiotherapy held an event at the European Parliament on Physiotherapy in Mental Health on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. The event, that took place on the 11th of October 2023, was hosted by MEPs Maria Walsh (EPP) and Alex Agius Saliba (S&D). The recording is already available!

2nd Joint Working Groups Meeting of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy

06/11/23

The members of the six Working Groups of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy met in Bilbao on 19th and 20th October 2023 for the 2nd Joint Working Groups Meeting of the 2022-2024 term

EU-OSHA | Healthy Workplaces Campaign Partnership Meeting

18/10/23

On 21 September 2023, EU-OSHA held a meeting in Brussels, with current and potential partners, to give an overview of the next campaign: “Safe and healthy work in the digital age”

InAbled Cities EU funded project | Presentation of the outcomes of the project

02/10/23

The EU funded project InAbled Cities, coordinated by the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy, came to an end in June 2023. The main Intellectual Outputs of the project that promotes physical activity in open urban areas for people with physical disabilities and older people are already available on the Europe Region’s webpage.

European Commission | State of the Union 2023

15/09/23

On September 13, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Webinar on Demand | Physiotherapy in Mental Health

22/07/23

On Monday 22nd May 2023, on the occasion of the European Mental Health Week and EUPHA week, the Mental Health Working Group of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy held a webinar on Physiotherapy in Mental Health.

Webinar on Demand | Advanced Physiotherapy: Models, Successes and Challenges

12/07/23

On Monday 15th May 2023 Europe region World Physiotherapy held an online webinar where physiotherapists from 5 different countries shared how advanced physiotherapy is practised.

Executive Committee | Meetings of the Executive Committee with Member Organisations and National Government Institutions

04/07/23

The Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy have held several meetings with Member Organisations and National Government Institutions during the first half of 2023.

Council of the EU | Spanish Presidency

30/06/23

Spain will assume the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2023, from 1 July to 31 December.

EU funding | 2023 EU4Health calls for action grants

29/06/23

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) of the EU Commission has published 12 calls for proposals under the 2023 EU4Health Work Programme.

Change of name of the Education Matters Working Group of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy

27/06/23

The Education Matters Working Group has now been renamed to Education & Research Matters Working Group

World Physiotherapy Congress 2023

26/06/23

Tim Nemeth, 2nd vice-chair of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy, and Līva Tiesnese, member of the Cancer Working Group, presented two e-posters during World Physiotherapy’s Congress 2023.

European Health Union | A new comprehensive approach to mental health

22/06/23

The European Commission adds a pillar to the European Health Union: a new comprehensive approach to mental health. The Europe Region submitted evidence for physiotherapy in mental health.

InAbled Cities Final Conference | Developing Inclusive Urban Environments for Physical Activity of People with Disabilities and the Elderly

08/06/23

InAbled Cities, the EU funded project coordinated by the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy held its final conference at the European Parliament on the 26th April. Recording of the event is now available.

20th General Meeting of World Physiotherapy

05/06/23

World Physiotherapy hosted its 20th General Meeting on 30-31 May 2023 at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and online.

SIP | SIP Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health

23/05/23

The SIP Joint Statement presents the common position of the undersigned organisations with regards to pain and mental health and outlines key recommendations to be taken by both EU and national policy makers to promote action and change in the field.

WHO Europe | Physical activity in the EU: policies that make people happier

22/05/23

On Move for Health Day (10 May), WHO/Europe presented a new database dedicated to physical activity in the European Union (EU) and policies that have been implemented to promote healthy active lifestyles.

MHE | The HPP Mental Health in all Policies Thematic Network released a Joint Statement

22/05/23

The signatories of this EU HPP Mental Health in all Policies (MHiaP) Thematic Network Joint Statement consider mental health an integral part of health and believe that everyone has the right to good mental health.

Upcoming Webinar | Physiotherapy in Mental Health

12/05/23

On 22nd May 2023, on the occasion of EUPHA Week and European Mental Health Week, the Mental Health Working Group of Europe region World Physiotherapy is holding a webinar on the role of physiotherapy in mental health.

SAFEST´s Perioperative Patient Safety Recommendations Consensus Conference

04/05/23

On 28-29 March 2023, SAFEST presented In Brussels (Belgium) the Perioperative Patient Safety Recommendations Consensus Conference.
Loredana Gigli was part of the Scientific Advisory Group, representig the physiotherapists' perspective on behalf of Europe region World Physiotherapy.

Upcoming Webinar | Advanced Physiotherapy: Different models, successes and challenges

03/05/23

On 15th May 2023, the Professional Practice Working Group of Europe region World Physiotherapy is hosting a webinar to clarify some terms about Advance Practice in Physiotherapy and to share the experience of some countries.

EU Health Stakeholder Event - Comprehensive approach to Mental Health

21/04/23

Europe region World Physiotherapy presented a poster on how Physiotherapy can contribute to tackle mental health disorders during EU Health Stakeholders' webinar

Webinar on demand | The Role of Physiotherapy for Sustainable Healthcare

12/04/23

On 4th April 2023 on the occasion of Global Public Health Week, the Europe region hosted a webinar on the role of physiotherapy for sustainable healthcare.

Save the Date | Event European Parliament 26th April - Promotion of Physical Activity

03/04/23

The consortium of the EU-funded project InAbled Cities would like to warmly invite you to participate in its conference on "Developing inclusive urban environments for physical activity of people with disabilities and the elderly" in the European Parliament, on Wednesday, 26th of April, from 10:00 to 12:00 (CEST).

4 two-stage calls are open for applications under Horizon Europe Health

03/04/23

Horizon Europe is the research and innovation programme of the EU for the period 2021-2027. The aims of Cluster 1 ‘Health’ include improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of citizens of all ages by generating new knowledge, developing innovative solutions and integrating a gender perspective to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases.

Meeting of the Advocacy & EU Matters Working Group

27/03/23

The Advocacy & EU Matters Working Group of Europe region World Physiotherapy met in Rome, Italy.

Upcoming Webinar | The Role of Physiotherapy for Sustainable Healthcare

22/03/23

Within the frame of the Global Public Health Week the Europe region World Physiotherapy is holding a webinar open to all health stakeholders on 4th April 2023.

Europe region World Physiotherapy launches its new webpage!

15/03/23

Europe region World Physiotherapy has launched its new website.
A more modern and intuitive style to provide all the necessary information for physiotherapists and other healthcare organisations.

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