Last Updated on November 25, 2013
The event is co-organised by Eurocarers, the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, and the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. The objective of the conference is to facilitate knowledge exchange among researchers focused on informal care in Europe (on this occasion with…
The aim of this international conference, organised by EASPD and Fondazione Paideia, is to showcase how disability services can extend their support to families and informal carers of people with disabilities. The Eurocarers team will be present Turin, contributing to…
As the care sector evolves in response to demographic, social and health system changes, it is crucial to better understand the experiences of those who provide care. Eldicare 2.0 is seeking input that will help design an innovative and practical…
Family carers who are members of marginalised communities are often thought of as having a more challenging journey than others. Whilst this can be true, join our Senior Policy & Research Officer Zoe Hughes as she presents her ongoing doctoral…
Researchers from various disciplines will explore how gender and diversity affect patients' and caregivers' end-of-life care journeys from an inpatient setting at University Hospital Zurich to outpatient settings in the Canton of Zurich (Switzerland). The research project is funded by…
In Belgium (Flanders), young carers are stepping into the spotlight Young carers helped design the campaign themselves. Discover how Young Carers Week aims to make the invisible visible and how you can bring the inspiration to your own country. I…
Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease in particular, is a topic that many adults find difficult to understand and deal with. It is often considered too complex or "heavy" to discuss with children. However, children understand more than we think—as long as…
In June 2025, the Dutch LGBTI magazine Winq released a series of portrait stories exploring the experiences of 5 young carers that are part of the LGBTI community. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Strategische Alliantie Jonge Mantelzorg,…
Eurofound has launched a new report that investigates the situation of unpaid carers, focusing on their characteristics and the type of care and support they provide. It also examines their time-use patterns, well-being, and the challenges they face. The report…
We are pleased to announce the launch of OUR VOICES, a 24-month project funded under the CERV-2024-CHILD programme, coordinated by Eurocarers. The project focuses on promoting the rights and meaningful participation of young carers (YCs)—children and adolescents under 18 who…
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