Tomorrow, 24 October, is Parent Carers' Day, organised by our German member wir Pflgene. This day is dedicated to the daily and often invisible work of parents who care for a son or daughter with care and support needs. In…
World Children's Rights Day (November 20) serves as an annual day of action for the *Interessengemeinschaft pflegender Angehöriger* (Interest Group for Family Caregivers) with a specific focus on children and adolescents who provide care. The day aims to draw attention…
How to turn knowledge about dementia into meaningful improvements in the lives of people with dementia and their informal carers? This question was central to the Dutch Dementia Care Standard Inspiration Week, held from 5–8 October 2026 and organized by…
A new book explores the history, development and impact of the international carers’ movement, tracing six decades of mobilisation, campaigning and growing recognition of carers’ organisations around the world. Carers’ Organisations and their Impact: The Creation of a Global Movement,…
On 24 October, Parent Carers Day takes place for the second time, initiated by the working group of caring parents at wir pflegen e.V. in Germany. Last year's first edition already reached many caring parents in Germany. This year, we're…
John Perryman and Kate Hamblin, from the Center for Care in the UK, explore the case for paid carers leave as the Department for Business and Trade seeks views on the leave options available to unpaid carers. Millions of people…
The 8th National Day of Action for Family Caregivers will take place on September 13, 2026. On this day, attention is drawn to our annual theme for 2026: “When the world comes apart at the seams – family and informal…
It's part of the 'SETU Podcasts' series and hears from those involved including a former family carer who completed a programme. A new podcast about the bespoke programmes that have been delivered for family carers at SETU has been added…
At the EAN General Assembly held in Naples, Italy, Marco Socci from IRCCS INRCA presented the WELL CARE project to more than 60 delegates from across Europe and a delegate from Kenya. The WELL CARE project focuses on good practices…
Our Czech Republic member Alfa Human Service celebrates those who care 24/7. On the occasion of the International Day of Families, celebrated on 15 May, the Czech NGO Alfa Human Service launched the latest edition of its "CORNFLOWER FOR CARERS"…
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