Voices and promotes the interests of older people in the European Union and raises awareness of the issues that most concern them

A healthier Europe with greater equality in health between and within European countries

Healthy ageing

Comparing inequality and inequity in health and health care across countries

Promoting patient-centred health care

Influencing the development of EU policy to promote and defend the interests of all European consumers

Promoting high-level medical practice and health care

Promotion of positive mental health

Enhancing the recognition and availability of treatment for mood disorders and anxiety disorders

Promotion of the positive mental health of deaf people in Europe

Promotion of brain research, treatment and care

Predicting and managing the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease

Prevention and reduction of cardiovascular disease through advocacy, networking and education throughout Europe

Advice, tips on recognising symptoms of asthma and a description of how doctors will examine children suspected of having asthma

Basic description of where allergies originate and what they are, for patients and the parents of children suspected of suffering from allergies, and insight into living with and managing allergies

The Genetic Interest Group (GIG) is a national alliance of patients� organisations with a membership of over 130 charities supporting children, families and individuals affected by genetic disorders

Alzheimer Europe is a non-profit organisation which aims to improve the care and treatment of Alzheimer patients through intensified collaboration between its member associations

Comprehensive and easy-to-understand website on laboratory tests, the related conditions and the screening practices in use. A public resource from the laboratory professionals who do the testing.