After months of collaborative work, expert discussions, stakeholder engagement and co-creation, we are delighted to announce that the PROGRAMMING COST Action Policy Briefs and Advocacy Briefs have now been successfully completed.
Coordinated by Working Group 5, these outputs present tailored recommendations for four key stakeholder groups:
- Older people and civil society,
- Healthcare professionals,
- Healthcare educators and curriculum developers,
- Healthcare systems and policymakers.
The briefs translate the collective expertise of the PROGRAMMING network into practical, evidence-informed recommendations that support the advancement of geriatric medicine across Europe. Their development has been an iterative process involving international experts and stakeholders, ensuring that the final documents are both scientifically grounded and relevant to real-world policy and practice.
To celebrate the completion of these important outputs and to bring them to a wider audience, we warmly invite all EuGMS Congress participants to join our interactive workshop:
From Words to Impact: Co-Creating Actions to Advance Geriatric Medicine Across Europe
📅 Date: 16 September 2026
🕒 Time: 15:25–16:40
📍 Venue: EuGMS Congress
During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discover the key messages of the Policy and Advocacy Briefs, discuss their practical implications, and contribute to the next steps in translating recommendations into meaningful action across Europe.
More information about the EuGMS Congress is available here: EuGMS Congress 2026
If you would like to learn more about how these briefs were developed, explore the previous stages of the process on our website:
We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop and continuing the conversation on how evidence, collaboration and advocacy can strengthen geriatric medicine and improve care for older people across Europe.
