Alivia (Poland)

Scope of organisation

CANCER support organisation (non-CLL specific)

Description

The mission of the Alivia Foundation is to mobilize and activate cancer patients to be a courageous, active patient, seeking the best therapies, doctors and centers, the shortest diagnostic test queues and any other information that can improve their treatment outcomes and health. The Alivia Foundation educates and represents cancer patients in the public debate and provides tools that enable them to more confidently decide about their health, place and method of treatment.

Support services offered and available resources

 

Information on COVID-19

  • COVID-19 information hub

Services for HCP

  • Healthcare professional education

Patient support services

  • Buddy schemes (1:1 support)
  • Directory of local / national support groups
  • Local support groups
  • Online group / chat or forum
  • Patient meetings
  • Telephone support / support helpline
  • Welfare / financial support

Education services / Capacity building

  • Conferences
  • Educational events
  • Publications and presentations at relevant blood cancer meetings
  • Webinars

Digital Tools & Resources

  • Apps
  • Newsletter
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Website pages

CLL Information

  • Clinical Trials directory
  • CLL news and conference coverage
  • Online leaflets & booklets
  • Printed leaflets & booklets

Campaigning and Advocacy

  • Advisory statements and position papers
  • Awareness campaigns
  • Health Technology Appraisals (HTA)
  • Input in writing and/or in person to government and regulatory organizations
  • Fundraising resources
  • Personal Advocacy
  • Petitions
  • Surveys of the community served