Laurel is excited to take part in IFIC Scotland’s upcoming ‘Creating the Conditions for Long Term Care’ webinar on April 16th at 5.30pm (UK time) This webinar explores international policy and practice in integrated person-centred long- term care and support.…
The final event of the Erasmus+ project EUF – Engaging and Empowering EU Families, held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Somateio Ermis in Elliniko, offered an inspiring and comprehensive presentation of the project’s achievements in strengthening family dynamics through…
PRESS RELEASE Health is elementary for the sustainable growth of the quality of life of all citizens and for the fulfillment of the Government of the Slovak Republic's priority TO LIVE BETTER, CALMER AND SAFER (PVV SR 2023-2027 pp. 42-50).…
On 29 March 2025, wir pflegen e.V. – Germany’s federal carer organisation –successfully launched the 8th ‘Land-specific’ carer-led advocacy organisation. This time in Rhineland-Palatinate, a German state bordering onto France, Belgium and Luxembourg, with a population of 4 million citizens.…
As the demand for healthcare and assistance continues to rise, informal caregivers—family members or friends who support individuals with physical or psychological dependencies—play an increasingly vital role. In Belgium, over 12% of individuals aged 15 and older provide regular informal…
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news, received from our colleagues at Semmelweis University in Hungary, of the passing of Professor Zsuzsanna Szeman on 17 March 2025. Zsuzsanna was a highly esteemed colleague at the Institute of…
On 18 March 2025, the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) held an Exchange of Views on the situation of young carers in Europe. The session offered a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced…
Our colleagues from carers UK recently published a new research, which finds that an increasing number of unpaid carers are experiencing poor mental health because they cannot take a break from caring. Our report, based on findings from our State…
The Erasmus+ project EUF was an innovative journey to enhance communication between parents and children, employing a unique blend of non-formal, inclusive education methods. This project was designed to strengthen family life skills and empower parents—especially those with fewer opportunities—to…
The Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs recently announced the adoption of a National Strategy for Mental health and Suicide prevention[1]. The Strategy aims to provide a long-term direction for efforts to improve mental health and prevent suicide. The…
