Patient Support Programmes

As part of our commitment to patients and to further the understanding of severe diseases, UCB supports a number of programmes for patients and their families. These varied schemes include mentoring projects, sponsorship programmes, informative websites and scholarships, all of which work towards improving the quality of life for those affected by severe diseases.

Crohn's and Me™

Crohn's & Me is for people whose lives are affected by Crohn's disease - patients, friends, and family. It has helpful educational info and tips for living with Crohn's disease like information about diet, traveling ideas, videos from doctors and patients, and other resources. Members of the Crohn's & Me Community gain exclusive access to videos and a Crohn's Disease Tracker
www.crohnsandme.com/ (US)
www.crohnsandme.eu/ (Europe)

Freedom in Mind

Artistic project that calls upon people with epilepsy to express what "freedom from seizures" means to them. This website is a joint initiative of UCB and the IBE (International Bureau for Epilepsy)
www.freedominmind.com/

Epilepsy Advocates

Epilepsy Advocates are people living with epilepsy and caregivers who have refused to compromise and sought the best treatment for controlling their seizures with minimal side effects.

By sharing their personal success stories online and within local communities, Epilepsy Advocates strive to inspire people to interact with other people with epilepsy, learn from one another and make positive changes in each other’s lives. It’s their personal commitment to make a difference in their community and themselves.

Happy Dolphins

UCB sponsored four children with epilepsy in May this year to take part in the "Happy Dolphins Encounters" programme. The children went to Florida, USA to swim with dolphins in the open ocean along with a week of aquatic bodyworks, physical therapy, and expressive arts. The week is said to be one of the most moving encounters of their lives.

Canine Assistants

Seizure response dogs immediately change lives for their owners, but their extensive training can take up to 18 months.

That's why Canine Assistants work together with The Epilepsy Company™, UCB, Inc. in the training of every dog. Their partnership ensures that each dog gets the extensive training that it needs, and that more needs of the epilepsy community are met.
Read more about the canine assistants programme.

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™

UCB, Inc. is committed to building the lives of US epilepsy patients and their family members/caregivers. This scholarship provides financial support for epilepsy patients or family members/caregivers who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. Since 2005 UCB, Inc. has awarded $375,000 in scholarships.

H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program™

The H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program (Helping Other People with Epilepsy) was created to allow people who live with epilepsy to educate others and share their experiences. This educational program trains people with epilepsy to be "patient educators" throughout the epilepsy and neurology communities.

UCB, Inc. supports the H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program, which is available through the Epilepsy Foundation. For more information about the H.O.P.E. Program, please visit:
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/programs/hope.cfm