The NHS European Office monitors and engages with EU developments which have an impact on the NHS. This may be in the form of developing position papers and lobbying, and through responding to EU Consultations. In order to represent the NHS effectively we rely on the involvement of NHS professionals for their expertise in specific areas of work.
The policy and legislation we work on requires the expertise of NHS representatives. We rely on input from all parts of the NHS in order to develop our position papers and influence our lobbying strategies at European level.
We are always keen to hear from NHS representatives who would like to be involved in our work.
To find out more please contact: jenny-lee.spencer@nhsconfed.org
The European Commission has launched a consultation on the European Workforce for Health. The consultation, which runs until 31 March 2009, aims to start a wide-ranging debate on common challenges for the health workforce across Europe. Read more.
The European Commission has proposed a revision of existing EU law on energy labelling which aims to improve the energy and environmental performance of products and services and foster their uptake by consumers.
EU proposals for green procurement
The European Commission has proposed a revision of existing EU law on energy labelling which aims to improve the energy and environmental performance of products and services and foster their uptake by consumers.
EU proposals - zero carbon targets
The European Commission has proposed new legislation to improve the overall energy efficiency of buildings which will help Europe achieve a 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2020.
Pharmaceutical information
The NHS European Office has responded to an EU consultation on the provision of information to patients on prescription-only medicinal products.
Patient safety
The NHS European Office has responded to an EU consultation on patient safety. The European Commission intends to bring forward proposals on patient safety later in 2008, which could have significant implications for the NHS and lead to the development of patient safety standards and indicators at European level.
Health Workforce
The European Commission has launched a consultation on the European Workforce for Health.
Last reviewed 15 Dec 2008