Join EFNA’s 2025 Community Advisory Board!

Are you passionate about advocating for patients and making a difference at a European and national level? We invite you to apply for a unique opportunity to join the European Federation of Neurological Associations’ (EFNA) new Community Advisory Board.

What is EFNA’s Community Advisory Board?

The Community Advisory Board is a group comprised of up to 12 dedicated patient advocates who will receive specialised training in advocating for both neurology and their specific disease areas.

Over the course of 2025, the successful applicants will participate in a series of meetings and workshops. Workshops will fall under the themes of: Health Literacy, Fatigue, and Employment.

Together with the core EFNA team and board, you will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders such as policymakers, industry, researchers and clinicians, representing the needs and priorities of people with neurological conditions to ensure they are adequately prioritised.

In addition to capacity building within the neurology patient community, a major benefit of this program will be to elevate and apply patient experience and expertise to processes spanning from ‘concept to clinic’ and place patients on an equal footing among neurology stakeholders in Europe.

Why join the Community Advisory Board?

Make an impact: By becoming a member of the Community Advisory Board, you will play a crucial role in shaping policies and strategies that directly impact patient care and support at both the EU and National levels.
Training and development: As a Community Advisory Board member, you will receive comprehensive training in advocacy techniques, enabling you to effectively communicate the needs of patients in the field of neurology. This training will empower you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by neurological conditions.
Networking opportunities: By joining the Community Advisory Board, you will connect with a diverse group of like-minded individuals, including patient advocates and experts in the field of neurology. Collaborate, learn from each other, and build a network of valuable contacts.

Requirements:

Preference will be give to patients and carers, who live with or care for a person with a neurological condition
Applicants must live in Europe
A high level of proficiency in the English language is required

What will be involved?

Meetings will take place online approximately twice per month (no meetings during August).
One in-person workshop will take place in Brussels on April 9th. Other workshops will be held online.

There will opportunities for Community Advisory Board members to participate in the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Helsinki in late June, the Brain Innovation Days in Brussels in the Autumn and at a meeting of the MEP Interest Group on Brain Health and Neurological Conditions at the European Parliament in October or November.

All materials will be provided in advance of these meetings/workshops. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered, in line with EFNA’s expenses policy.

How to apply:

To apply for a position on the Community Advisory Board, please submit your application via our online form, available here.

Make sure to include any relevant experience and a brief statement explaining why you are interested in joining the EFNA’s Community Advisory Board. Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Applications are open until 17hrs CET on Friday, December 20th, 2024.

Join us in making a difference for patients with neurological conditions across Europe and become a voice for change. Apply today and help shape a better future for all.