On October 15, 2024, at Italy's Chamber of Deputies in Rome, CARER and Cittadinanzattiva unveiled the manifesto-appeal “Caregiver: For an Inclusive and Social Equity Law.” This initiative, advocating for enhanced protections and equity for caregivers, has gained widespread support, with…
Responsibility for the design and delivery of long-term care services lies primarily with Member States. The Council Recommendation on affordable high-quality long-term care adopted by the Council on 8 December 2022 as part of the Care Strategy invites Member States to take…
The European Social Services Conference 2025 ‘Where Care Meets Tech,’ taking place in Aarhus, Denmark, from 22-25 June, will act as a forum to discuss how personalisation and relational approaches, alongside technology and digitalisation, are key drivers in transforming social…
Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs have adopted council conclusions on pension adequacy, following the publication of the 2024 Pension Adequacy Report, drafted by the Commission and the Social Protection Committee. The report highlights that European pension systems have protected retired Europeans’ living…
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2nd International Care Congress, set to take place from November 13-14, 2024, in Vecindario, Gran Canaria, Spain. Organized by ACUFADE, with Eurocarers as one of the collaborating partners, this event aims to foster…
Join us online on 22 October to discover 3 ambitious projects in support of Health and Long-term care workers and informal carers, and learn about the policy context at EU level with Jiří Svojse (DG EMPL) and Sabrina Montante (DG…
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and young people in Flanders not only navigate their youth but also take on the responsibility of caring for someone else? These young carers often feel isolated, as the challenges they face…
Good health and well-being is a key indicator and a precondition for sustainable development, allowing people to enjoy fulfilling lives, receive education and be productive members of society. In contrast, the burden of disease has high economic, social and individual…
The latest update of the MISSOC information (as of January 2024) on social protection systems in all EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland is now available. MISSOC (Mutual Information System on Social Protection) is an indispensable online information source…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today formally designated the EngAGE Centre for Research in Ageing at Trinity College Dublin as the new WHO Collaborating Centre for Longitudinal Studies on Ageing and the Life-course. The Collaborating Centre will play a crucial role…
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