Patient Organisations
Patient organisations bring together people living with health conditions and their families, provide reliable information and represent patients’ interests in Lithuania and across Europe.
Patient Organisations in Lithuania
Lithuanian Association for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Brings together people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and their families. The association provides information about the conditions and their treatment, organises patient events, represents patients’ interests in Lithuania and is a member of the European Federation of Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA).
POLA — Association for Cancer Patient Support
Lithuania’s largest cancer patient organisation, providing information and psychological, social and legal support to patients and their families. It also represents patients’ interests in the field of health policy.
International Patient Organisations
International organisations bring together national patient associations, promote education and carry out collaborative projects across Europe.
European Federation of Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Associations
Europe’s largest organisation bringing together associations representing people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It promotes patient education, represents patients’ interests and carries out international projects.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
One of the world’s largest organisations for people living with inflammatory bowel disease. It provides comprehensive information about the conditions, treatment, nutrition and living with the disease.
Association of European Coeliac Societies
A European association of coeliac patient organisations that brings together national societies. It provides reliable information about coeliac disease, the gluten-free diet and food labelling.
Coeliac UK
One of the world’s largest organisations for people with coeliac disease, providing evidence-based information about diagnosis, the gluten-free diet and living with coeliac disease.
European Liver Patients’ Association
A European organisation representing people living with liver disease. It works to improve patient care, raise awareness of liver disease and represent patients’ interests across Europe.
Note. Patient organisations are responsible for their own activities and website content. If you have any questions about your health, always consult a doctor.