European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)
Mission Statement
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)
Our campaign pledge
EULAR believes that all stakeholders should collaborate to minimise the employment gap and optimise employment opportunities among people with RMDs. Professional health organisations, policymakers, patient organisations, and employers need to work together to increase healthy and sustainable work opportunities for people with RMDs.
EULAR pledges to continue developing clear recommendations for people with RMDs, health professionals in rheumatology, policymakers, and employers on how to achieve healthy workspaces for all. To do so, we will provide educational materials and expert advice from our scientific and medical professionals, as well as expert patients on how workspaces can be improved for people suffering from RMDs and their employers.
EULAR pledges to continue developing clear recommendations for people with RMDs, health professionals in rheumatology, policymakers, and employers on how to achieve healthy workspaces for all. To do so, we will provide educational materials and expert advice from our scientific and medical professionals, as well as expert patients on how workspaces can be improved for people suffering from RMDs and their employers.
Prof. Daniel ALETAHA
President
People with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) experience more restrictions in workplace participation compared to people in the general population across nearly all European countries. As one of the leading causes of disability in the EU, RMDs account for up to 60% of prolonged sickness absence and work disability. Because of this, it is vital for the EU to help adapt the workplace to ensure increased healthy and sustainable participation in work. At EULAR, we are proud to partner with EU-OSHA on ensuring that we can minimise the employment gap and optimise employment opportunities among people with RMDs.