On 5–6 June 2026, the second training session on the Active Patient Care Model (APCM) was successfully held, involving 22 healthcare, administrative and social care professionals from the Tuscany region.
On 5–6 June 2026, the second training session on the Active Patient Care Model (APCM) was successfully held at the San Leonardo in Treponzio Primary Health Centre (Casa della Comunità), involving 22 healthcare, administrative and social care professionals from AUSL Toscana Nord Ovest.
The training was organised within the framework of the CAREMED project, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme. The sessions were delivered by project partner GAMP (Pacient Actiu Programme), with the support of the lead partner Global Health Center (Centro di Salute Globale – AOU Meyer IRCCS) and project partner ICU – Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria.
The event marked an important step in the transfer of the Active Patient Care Model to Tuscany. Originally developed by the Primary Care Service of the Balearic Islands, the model promotes patient empowerment, self-management and peer support as key components of chronic disease prevention and management. By transferring this established good practice, CAREMED supports the adoption of innovative community-based care models for people living with chronic diseases across the Mediterranean region, contributing to more resilient, people-centred and sustainable health systems.
The professionals trained during the sessions in Florence and Lucca will now play a key role in the next phase of implementation. In the coming months, they will identify and train people living with chronic diseases who demonstrate motivation, strong communication skills and a willingness to support others. These participants will become Active Patients, equipped to facilitate peer-support activities and share their practical experience with others living with similar chronic conditions.
Starting in 2027, the trained Active Patients will lead structured peer-support groups under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Through group discussions, mutual learning and community engagement activities, participants will strengthen their ability to manage chronic conditions, adopt healthier lifestyles and take a more active role in their own care pathways.
By fostering collaboration among healthcare services, patients and local communities, CAREMED contributes to the transition towards more people-centred and community-based models of care. This approach strengthens the role of Primary Health Centres as hubs for prevention, patient empowerment and social participation, while improving the quality of chronic disease management.
Last Update
03/07/2026
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