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

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.

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.