Health

ERRIN’s Health Working Group (WG) supports members with early intelligence and regular updates about EU-level health policy-related issues, regulations, EU programmes and their funding opportunities. Creating opportunities for interregional cooperation in the Health area is one of the WG’s main objectives. The WG is also a vehicle for networking, profile raising and promoting good practices and projects among health stakeholders in the ERRIN regions.

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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Ewa Chomicz

The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-

Health WG

Skills in the health sector: Health WG

Lucy Hammond

The Health Working Group meeting will update colleagues on the European Commission’s initiatives linked to staff and skills shortages and training and up-skilling of the health workforce, exploring

Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10

Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10

Ewa Chomicz

ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus

WG Related Events

WG Related Events

Special briefing on the profound and enduring impact of coronavirus to the way we live

The European Commissioner for health and food safety will join leading public health specialist Nicholas A. Christakis for a discussion on the long-term impacts of the coronavirus crisis.

Big Buyers for Climate and Environment Launch

This launch event is a chance to learn more about the European Commission's initiative: Big Buyers for Climate and Environment.

COVID-19: Local and regional authorities on the frontline

The Council of Europe is hosting an event to showcase the stories of regional and local authorities that have been on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health WG: Planning meeting for 2021 activities

The Health Working Group's final meeting of 2020 will be a chance to learn more about and contribute to the WG's plans for 2021.

2020 Thought Leader EHTEL Symposium

The 2020 edition of the EHTEL symposium will be a chance to further develop the Imagining 2029 work programme.

Making data useable: regional considerations, best practices and examples

This SAPHIRe workshop will help participants gain a better understanding of the regional perspective in the task of making health data accessible.

WG Documents

WG Documents

ERRIN Year in review 2022

The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.

ERRIN & EUREGHA joint statement on Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer

Please find attached ERRIN and the network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)'s joint statement on the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer.

Draft statement on Cancer Mission

Further to the Health WG meeting on the Cancer Mission, EUREGHA and ERRIN have decided to address the Cancer Mission Board with a statement to emphasise the role of regions in this mission.

WG Related Content

WG Related Content

Express your interest in the 3rd Interreg Europe call via the ERRIN Project Development Tool

Interreg Europe's 3rd call for proposals, launched on 20 March, supports interregional cooperation projects addressing common regional development challenges. Organisations can use the ERRIN Project Development tool to express interest and find partners. The call is open until 7 June 2024.

Marching towards FP10 – ERRIN activity update

As we enter March and approach the European R&I Days, several ERRIN activities planned for 2024 with a link to FP10 have already taken place, and more are on their way. Have a look at an update with the outcomes of our recent work on the next European Framework Programme for R&I, next steps and opportunities to get involved.

Health InnoFacilitator project launches call for receiving tailored procurement coaching sessions

The EU-funded project Health InnoFacilitator invites public procurers operational in the provisioning of health and social care to apply for the Call for Coaching Sessions to receive advice to facilitate the launch of future tenders to procure innovative solutions. Coaching will be given on either "Advise public buyers on the formulation of their needs" or "Advise public buyers on the PPI process". The deadline for application is 29 February.

ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant (traineeship)

ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant! This role is a perfect opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Research and Innovation and participate in the daily work of the organisation. The deadline to apply is 27 February.

Introducing ERRIN’s Project Development Tool: a gateway to your next project

ERRIN is excited to announce the launch of its new Project Development Tool, a significant game-changer in how ERRIN members and their stakeholders engage in project development activities. We encourage all members to log in, explore this tool and leverage it for their project development needs.

ERRIN’s agenda for 2024 unveiled 

Every year ERRIN defines workstreams to guide its work throughout the year, closely linking to its core missions and priorities, as well as the key initiatives in the EU R&I agenda. Discover what has been planned for 2024 in ERRIN Working Groups and Task Forces.

Latest Updates

  • By Hilary Webb

ERRIN is looking for a Project & Policy Manager (Deadline: 14 February)

ERRIN is looking for a new Project and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will work to ensure the delivery of ERRIN’s project portfolio and synergies between project planning and delivery within the ERRIN thematic working groups. The deadline to apply is 14 February.

  • By Ewa Chomicz

ERRIN welcomes new network Chair and Vice-Chairs

The ERRIN Management Board has appointed a new Chair and two Vice-Chairs, who together form the Troika. New Troika will lead the Management Board in 2022-2023.

  • By Gaia Ialisa Marotta

Looking for a consortium for the Cancer Mission - HORIZON-MISS-2021-CANCER-02-02

Already involved in previous Horizon 2020 projects, the multidisplinary unit of research SPHERE (University of Nantes) is seeking to join a consortium where it could offer its expertise in psychometrics. In this respect, SPHERE has identified the Mission Cancer call regarding quality of life and patient preference measures for cancer patients and survivors.

  • By Hilary Webb

Innovative Health Initative partnership launches & adopts SRIA

The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) officially launched this week and approved its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA). IHI also launched a call for scientific and health experts to join its advisory panel - apply by 21 February.

  • By Hilary Webb

Call for new members of the Scientific Committee of the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking

The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, a Horizon Europe initiative between the European Union and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, is currently looking for Expressions of Interest to join its Scientific Committee.

  • By Hilary Webb

2022 EU4Health Work Programme adopted

The European Commission has adopted the 2022 EU4Health Work Programme, which will invest over €835 million in building stronger, more resilient health systems.