The EOLinPLACE Project has just released three new publications, each contributing fresh evidence on where people live, receive care and die at the end of life — a topic of direct relevance to informal carers and to palliative and long-term…
Eldicare 2.0 is a European project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, that Eurocarers is part of. The consortium is currently is developing and piloting a modern training programme for people who work with — or care…
We were pleased to launch the WELL CARE project deliverable, “Final report on 10 in-depth case studies in 5 European countries” at the first dedicated WELL CARE project symposium at the 23rd IAGG World Congress of Gerontology that took place…
One of the highlights of this year's General Assembly of Eurocarers' Members was the adoption of the Guidance for Ethical Involvement of Carers and Carer Organisations in Research. This position paper sets out what genuine research partnership with carer-led organisations…
Today, Consumers International launched the Global Blueprint for Inclusive Energy Services: Recommendations for the Italian Marketplace, a practical framework to help the energy sector truly meet the needs of consumers in vulnerable circumstances, with a particular focus on Italy’s ageing population. This report marks…
VOCAL, the Scottish Eurocarers' member supporting carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian, has released a report on the increased financial pressures facing carers, and the need for greater support. Unpaid carers are often managing higher household costs, cutting back on paid…
Eurocarers is pleased to share a key output from the OUR VOICES project: Minimum Support Standards for Young Carers and Child Participation. This publication marks an important milestone of the project and builds on the analytical work carried out under…
Recognition of young carers varies enormously across the world. Some countries have years of awareness-raising work behind them, while others are only beginning to find their footing — and many organisations working in this space lack the capacity or funding…
Eurocarers is pleased to highlight a new online training course developed by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, in collaboration with Eurocarers and with the support of the European Commission. This course represents an important step towards strengthening…
Article by Marta Osilo A significant step has been taken in Italy towards the recognition of informal carers. Bill No. 134, titled “Provisions for the recognition and support of family carers”, has been tabled in Parliament with the aim of introducing,…
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