💻 On Saturday, 25 October 2025, ENCA successfully hosted its 2025 Online Event on Paediatric Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases, bringing together patients, parents, youth, advocates, and health professionals from across Europe and beyond.

Over three hours of inspiring talks and discussions, participants explored how collaboration between families, patient organisations, and clinicians can drive better care and understanding for children and young people living with rheumatic diseases.

Video recordings of the sessions will be available shortly, please check back on this page in the coming days!

This year’s programme featured three key sessions:
💬 Patient Voice in Research — highlighting how lived experience strengthens science and ensures research reflects real needs.
🤝 The Power of Peer Support — exploring how connecting families and young people builds resilience, confidence, and advocacy.
💡 Comorbidities in Paediatric Rheumatic Conditions — addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of living with complex chronic illness.

ENCA thanks all speakers, moderators, and participants for contributing their expertise, stories, and energy. Together, we continue to strengthen a vibrant community that champions the needs and rights of children and families affected by paediatric rheumatic diseases.