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A vital component of the Action is to generate awareness about the inequalities of care that exist between
and within countries in Europe and beyond. In addition to the activities detailed, members of the Action
are participating in dissemination actives, including key conferences around the world and with the
European Parliament. The ECCE Action network is, however, not closed but remains open. Interested
clinicians and researchers, from the EU and beyond, who wish to learn more and/or collaborate on this
project or on future projects are invited to contact the corresponding author and discuss these possibilities.

DECLARATIONS
Authors’ contributions
Substantially contributed to drafting and reviewing the manuscript: Sharratt ND, Calleja Agius J, Davies G,
Mehendale FV, Hagell P, Persson M
Substantially contributed to the conception of this project and preparation of the funding application:
Davies G, Persson M

Availability of data and materials
Not applicable.

Financial support and sponsorship
This project is supported by funding awarded by the EU’s European Cooperation in Science and
Technology programme, Action CA16234. The funding awarded supports the costs and expenses associated
with the activities of the Action and the management of the Action. The time commitment required of
members of the Action is supported by each individual member’s employer and/or the dedication of their
personal time to the Action. The employment of the first author is supported by a donation made to the
University of the West of England by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust Foundation.

Conflicts of interest
All authors declared that there are no conflicts of interest.

Ethical approval and consent to participate
Not applicable.

Consent for publication
Not applicable.

Copyright
© The Author(s) 2020.

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