Patient Advocacy

Patient Advocacy Day is the first event of its kind that connects patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) together to share insights and perspectives on a vast range of urological conditions and topics. 

Patient advocacy sessions provide healthcare professionals with a unique opportunity to hear directly from patients and caregivers about their lived experiences, unmet needs, and the real-world impact of disease and treatment. These perspectives complement clinical evidence by highlighting challenges that may not be apparent during routine consultations, including barriers to diagnosis, treatment adherence, quality of life and access to care.

By engaging with patient advocates, healthcare professionals can deepen their understanding of the patient journey, strengthen empathetic communication, and gain insights that support more patient-centered decision-making. These sessions also foster collaboration between clinicians, patients, and advocacy organizations, helping to identify opportunities to improve care delivery, education, and health outcomes.

Attending patient advocacy sessions reinforces the importance of partnering with patients as active participants in their care, ultimately contributing to more meaningful clinical interactions and better-informed healthcare practices.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage, learn, and connect!

Registration
A free congress registration is available to registered patient advocates. Patient advocates are able to register for free if they hold a Patient Advocate Membership. Find out more below under 'Membership'.

Membership
If you are involved in an official organisation that represents patients and are interested in becoming an EAU member, you may be eligible for our Patient Advocacy Membership. This membership offers several benefits, including free access to the annual EAU Congress as well as free access to EAU Webinars and Podcasts. To learn more or apply, follow this link.

Travel grant
Patient advocates are also eligible to apply for a €500 travel grant.

• A letter is required stating why you want to attend the congress. The letter needs to be on the Patient Advocacy organisation’s official letterhead that you are associated with.
• You must agree to submit a post-congress report, describing your congress experience and areas for improvement.
• Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• Application deadline is Wednesday, 31st December 2026.

To apply, please send us an email.

Don't miss the EAU Patient Advocacy Plaza - a vibrant space to connect with members of the EAU Patient Advocacy Group (EPAG). Whether you'd like to sit in on inspiring theatre sessions or engage in meaningful conversations with fellow patient advocates and healthcare professionals, the Plaza offers something for everyone. Share insights, exchange experiences, and be part of the conversation shaping patient-centred urological care.

At the centre of the Plaza, the theatre will once again host a series of 30-minute sessions throughout Saturday and Sunday, featuring a variety of voices from across the urological community.

Contact information
EAU Patient Office
PO Box 30016, 6803 AA Arnhem
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)26 389 0680

Website: patients.uroweb.org
Facebook: @EAUPatientInformation
LinkedIn: EAU Patient Office
Instagram: @eaupatient

If you have any questions specific to the Patient Advocacy Sessions, please contact us via email at info.patientinformation@uroweb.org