On 18 April, Alzheimer Europe took part in a policy round table, supported by Essity, aimed at moving the continence care agenda forward. The discussion was chaired by Cathy Smith (SpeakEasy), and Christine Marking (Marking Public Affairs) was responsible for reporting.
The group discussed what an overarching policy for the prevention and management of incontinence should look like, how to fit daily continence care into the EU-level policy climate and how to make the policy ask a reality.
The group will produce a document, which will be circulated to other organisations representing people with continence problems, for feedback and comments. Endorsements will also be sought before presenting the document to policy makers at national and European level.
Owen Miller, Policy Officer and Dianne Gove, Director for Projects, represented Alzheimer Europe at this meeting. Other organisations that participated included Eurocarers, the European Institute for Women’s Health, and Age Platform.
