Call for proposals to support the establishment of new networks of expertise on cancer and cancer conditions – (CR-g-24-96)
Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Programme aims to improve and promote health in the Union to reduce the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases by:
- protecting people from serious cross-border health threats
- improving the availability, accessibility and affordability of medicines, medical devices and other crisis-related products in the EU
- strengthening national health systems
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Call
Summary
This topic supports the creation of new networks of expertise on cancer and cancer-related conditions. This action will help Member States to improve collaboration between their cancer services and with health professionals and patient advocates (for example, addressing skills gaps and better equipping the cancer care workforce); to improve and deepen cooperation with the non-governmental sector.
Detailed Call Description
Activities will complement the joint action on new networks of expertise to be launched under the EU4Health work programme 2023 (CR-g-23-40.1-2), and include:
- implementing targeted projects involving patient organisations, civil societies, non-government organisations complementing the Member States’ efforts in the design, planning and implementation of the networks;
- the establishment of best practices, the production of public health, treatment guidelines, or other actions that can benefit patients;
- the preparation and roll out of innovative practices (pilot tests), and support actions such as training and twinning, health communication or health literacy.
Support activities could include:
- practical support (to help patients better understand the impact of cancer and treatment; managing the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment);
- emotional support (regular consultations in support groups and workshops, aimed at supporting and helping patients to manage the difficult psychological and emotional impact of cancer);
- education and information (practical information on diet in cancer, oncology workshops for healthcare professionals and support personnel, tailored to specific types of cancer and their symptoms).
These resources will help guiding patients through their cancer journey by shedding light on some of the unknowns that come with a cancer diagnosis. The resources will also include a range of exercise classes and groups to suit individual needs (physical activities can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety, fatigue, improving patient mood and physical functioning); organising of survivorship groups for families and patients for education of special techniques and acquiring skills for dealing with stress and anxiety with cancer; mindfulness resources and programmes to help patients and their families to improve and maintain their wellbeing; manage the emotional challenges that a cancer diagnosis and treatment can present that can be an important part of the patient cancer journey.
Call Total Budget
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Health
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- Educational Institutions
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- eligible non-EU countries: listed EEA countries and countries associated to the EU4Health Programme (list of participating countries)
Other eligibility conditions:
- academia and education establishments
- research institutes, hospitals
- expert networks
- civil society organisations
- foundations
- nGOs and similar entities
Consortium composition:
- Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least 3 applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities), which complies with the following conditions:
- minimum 3 independent entities from 3 different eligible countries are foreseen for the topics.
- Consortium composed of at least 5 applicant organisations established in at least 5 different eligible countries. 40% of the budget should go to activities led by beneficiaries from EU Eastern European countries.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Ministry of Health, Department of European Affairs
Ms MAKRIGIORGI Elena
Email: emakrigiorgi@moh.gov.cy
EU Contact Point
For help related to this call, please contact: hadea-hp-calls@ec.europa.eu