Useful links
A medical diagnosis, treatment or procedure can raise many questions. On this page, you will find reliable websites and organisations offering additional information and support.
These links do not replace personal medical advice. Always discuss questions about your health, diagnosis or treatment with your doctor.
Gynaecology and women’s health
Flemish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Reliable information about gynaecology, pregnancy and women’s health.
Endometriosis Association
Information and support for people with endometriosis and those close to them.
Sensoa
Information about sexual health, contraception, relationships and sexually transmitted infections.
Fertility and family planning
De Verdwaalde Ooievaar
A Belgian patient association supporting people facing an unfulfilled wish for a child or undergoing fertility treatment.
Fara
Information and support regarding pregnancy choices, prenatal diagnosis and complex pregnancy decisions.
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Scientific and patient-focused information about fertility and reproductive medicine.
Urology and pelvic health
Belgian Association of Urology
General information about urological conditions, examinations and treatments.
Pelvired
Information about specialised physiotherapy for pelvic floor problems.
BICAP
Patient information provided by physiotherapists specialising in pelvic floor problems in women, men and children.
www.bicap.be/info-voor-patienten
Droge Nachten
Clear information about bedwetting and possible treatments for children.
Genetics and hereditary conditions
Centre for Human Genetics – UZ Leuven
Information about genetic consultations, hereditary conditions and genetic testing.
www.uzleuven.be/centre-human-genetics
RareConnect
Information and peer support for people living with a rare condition and those close to them.
Psychological well-being
Find a psychologist
A platform for finding a psychologist based on location and individual needs.
Belgian Commission of Psychologists
Official information and the register of recognised psychologists in Belgium.
Tele-Onthaal
Anonymous support by telephone or chat, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Telephone: 106
Suicide Line 1813
Immediate support for questions or thoughts relating to suicide. The service is also available to anyone concerned about someone else.
Telephone: 1813
Cancer and oncological support
Kom op tegen Kanker
Information and support for people with cancer and those close to them. Personal questions can also be discussed through the Kankerlijn helpline.
Kankerlijn: 0800 35 445
Foundation Against Cancer
Reliable information about cancer, examinations, treatments and available support.
Cancerinfo: 0800 15 802
Oncohulp Vlaanderen
A directory of healthcare professionals experienced in the psychosocial support of people with cancer and their loved ones.
Loss and farewell
Loss can take many forms. It may involve the loss of a pregnancy, fertility, health, future expectations or a loved one. The organisations below provide specialised information and support.
Berrefonds
Support for parents, families and healthcare professionals following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards.
Boven De Wolken
Professional remembrance photography for parents who have lost a baby.
Overeind
Personal grief support for those seeking guidance following a loss.
LEIF
Information about patients’ rights, advance care planning, advance directives and end-of-life decisions.
PANAL
The palliative care network for the Leuven region provides information and support for patients, loved ones and healthcare professionals.
Practical and administrative support
A medical treatment or difficult period often brings additional administration, appointments and practical questions.
VER|LIES offers personal, practical and administrative support. This may include organising documents, gathering important information, preparing for a lasting power of attorney or advance directive, and recording personal wishes.
This support is not limited to illness or end-of-life situations. VER|LIES is also available to people living alone, those without a strong support network and anyone who does not want to burden family or friends with every practical matter.
VER|LIES does not provide medical or legal advice. Its role is to help create overview, clarity and practical preparation.
Official information
MyHealth
A secure portal for accessing personal health information.
Federal Public Service Health
Official information about health, patients’ rights, organ donation, advance directives and euthanasia.
Do you have a question?
If you cannot find the information you need or would like to know which doctor or medical department to contact, please contact the Life Expert Centre.
Life Expert Centre
Schipvaartstraat 4
3000 Leuven, Belgium
info@lifeexpertcentre.be
+32 16 270 190