{"id":38,"date":"2025-11-14T15:53:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:50:08","slug":"initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-2-color has-base-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bc18b00a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-3\"><strong>Our Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"78\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-78\" class=\"wp-block-query alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-335\" class=\"wp-block-post post-335 initiative type-initiative status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image wp-duotone-unset-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/ucan-ireland-patients-leading-change\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Robert-Joyce-pic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Removing Structural Obstacles to Inclusive Public and Patient Involvement (PPI)\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Robert-Joyce-pic.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Robert-Joyce-pic-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Robert-Joyce-pic-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Robert-Joyce-pic-768x1151.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/ucan-ireland-patients-leading-change\/\" target=\"_self\" >Removing Structural Obstacles to Inclusive Public and Patient Involvement (PPI)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The rules of the social welfare schemes in Ireland excluded people who had received Invalidity Pension from engaging in Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) activities. It excluded any paid or voluntary\u00a0work, unless\u00a0the recipient received permission from the Department of Social Protection. I receive this payment, and the Department\u00a0permitted\u00a0me to speak for 10 minutes at an&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/ucan-ireland-patients-leading-change\/\">Read more &#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-336\" class=\"wp-block-post post-336 initiative type-initiative status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image wp-duotone-unset-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/raposinha-em-movimento-an-initiative-led-by-lived-experience\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Caitlin-Rich-and-Clarinda-Cerejo-Pic.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Underserved Communities in Healthcare: A Not Just Patients Series\u00a0\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Caitlin-Rich-and-Clarinda-Cerejo-Pic.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Caitlin-Rich-and-Clarinda-Cerejo-Pic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Caitlin-Rich-and-Clarinda-Cerejo-Pic-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Caitlin-Rich-and-Clarinda-Cerejo-Pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Caitlin-Rich-and-Clarinda-Cerejo-Pic-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/raposinha-em-movimento-an-initiative-led-by-lived-experience\/\" target=\"_self\" >Underserved Communities in Healthcare: A Not Just Patients Series\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Not Just Patients is a global podcast that aims to break barriers to meaningful patient involvement in healthcare. Hosted by Caitlin Rich and Clarinda Cerejo\u2014both EUPATI Fellows and patients living with rare diseases\u2014the podcast brings together a range of healthcare stakeholders to examine how healthcare can become more inclusive, collaborative, and effective. Over the past&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/raposinha-em-movimento-an-initiative-led-by-lived-experience\/\">Read more &#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-339\" class=\"wp-block-post post-339 initiative type-initiative status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image wp-duotone-unset-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/strengthening-patient-partnership-in-swiss-healthcare-decision-making\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Violeta-Photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Strengthening Patient Voices in Cancer Care\u00a0\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Violeta-Photo.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Violeta-Photo-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Violeta-Photo-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Violeta-Photo-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Violeta-Photo-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/strengthening-patient-partnership-in-swiss-healthcare-decision-making\/\" target=\"_self\" >Strengthening Patient Voices in Cancer Care\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Since completing my EUPATI training, I have continued to expand my role as a patient advocate and as the founder of RENESANSA \u2013 Women Association Fighting Breast Cancer in Kosovo. I have\u00a0initiated\u00a0and contributed to several national and regional projects aimed at strengthening patient involvement, improving early detection, and ensuring better support services for cancer patients.\u00a0\u00a0&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/initiative\/strengthening-patient-partnership-in-swiss-healthcare-decision-making\/\">Read more &#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Initiatives<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-title","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":531,"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions\/531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eupati.eu\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}