The European Patients’ Forum constantly works to best represent the needs of our members at European level.  We understand, from evaluations, that our training and advocacy seminars have proved an invaluable source of support, advice and information for all who have been involved.
 
This years’ seminar addresses issues of great importance to patient groups across the European Union, such as the legislative process and working as a non-governmental organisation within this framework.  The seminar also provides with the opportunity to meet with a Member of the European Parliament in small breakout sessions and will allow for constructive discussions concerning the impact of EU policy decisions at national and local level.
 
The seminar is aimed specifically at patient representative groups and will allow you the opportunity to meet with and discuss issues of relevance with your peers from all member states.

Presentations
Nicola Bedlington, Roxana Radulescu, EPF	Joan Roussoulière-Azzam, European Commission  How EU Works
Walter Baer, European Commission The European health policy: strategies and objectives	Virpi Köykkä, European Parliament Committee Work in Focus
Mel Read, Former MEP	Natasa Hace, Slovenian Ministry of Health The Role of the Council in relation to the Slovenian presidency
Ingemar Farm, EDF Workshop	Christoph Thalheim, EMSP Workshop
Frazer Goodwin, EPHA Workshop