Carers UK has recently released new research which finds that thousands of unpaid carers continue to struggle financially and are being forced into poverty because of the cost of living crisis and a benefit system that is unfit for purpose.…
As the positive momentum around care and caring continues to evolve, various opportunities arise where our network possesses a comparative advantage. But the policy environment is complex, the competition is fierce and success is not assured. Besides, policy developments of…
The latest update of the MISSOC information (as of January 2023) on social protection systems in all EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland is now available in English, French and German on the MISSOC website. MISSOC (Mutual Information…
Our Austrian member from Interessengemeinschaft pflegender Angehöriger has recently unveiled their revised roster of political requisitions. The example below might give ideas to anyone committed to crafting a better life for informal carers. In English, and in German.
On 19 June 2023, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, welcomed for the first time national long-term care coordinators (LTC) and contact points and stressed their role in driving relevant reforms at national levels and in contributing to…
As the number of elderly people and the demand for care increases, the European care sector is at risk due to underpaid, overworked, and unprotected carers, according to a report issued by Caritas Europa on Monday (27 June). The report,…
The European Commission recently issued a communication on Mental Health, we thought it would be useful to share our comments on this document. The prevalence of mental health problems among non-working informal carers is 20% higher than among non-carers, and…
Unpaid care is often taken for granted. It's simply done without question as a labour of love. But EIGE's new time use survey focused on care, leisure and volunteering activities reveals unpaid care is in a pressure cooker situation right…
The Chamber of Caregivers of Slovakia (KOS) initiated discussion on the topic on the provision of caregiving services and its future in Slovakia in the context of long-term care. MEP Lexmann took the initiative and invited Mr. Štěrba, from the…
Two years after the Porto Social Summit, and a commitment to developing innovative, inclusive responses to present and future challenges, the Porto Social Forum reaffirms the role of Social Europe, creating synergies for the Future of Europe, writes a group…
