The Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs recently announced the adoption of a National Strategy for Mental health and Suicide prevention[1]. The Strategy aims to provide a long-term direction for efforts to improve mental health and prevent suicide. The…
Caring for older people with a migrant background presents unique challenges, including language and communication barriers, cultural differences, family roles, and migration dynamics. Health and social care professionals must provide appropriate care while respecting diversity and understanding the specific needs…
The experience of LGBTI carers remains largely invisible in policy, advocacy and research in Europe – both in the context of the carers’ movement, and LGBTI movements. Notably, the current EU LGBTIQ Strategy 2020-2025 does not address long-term care, and…
Our colleagues from the AGE Platform Europe are looking for individuals who have experienced ageism or age discrimination and who would be willing to respond to an online survey commissioned by the European Commission DG Justice & Consumers (DG JUST).…
Our colleagues from the European Center for Social Welfare Policy and Research are organising a webinar on ‘collaboration with informal carers of older migrants’ within the DI.S.C.O.P.M.B. Erasmus+ project which will take place on 12 March 2025 This DI.S.C.O.P.M.B. Webinar…
The Greek Carers Network – EPIONI remains dedicated to its mission of supporting and informing informal carers of people with chronic conditions in Greece. Following the General Assembly elections on January 29, 2025, and the formation of the new Board…
On January 24, 2025, a representative from the Chamber of Caregivers in Slovakia participated in a panel discussion on "Safe Migration and the Needs of Caregivers" at the Care4Care Conference in Vienna. The primary objective of the CARE4CARE project is…
On 27.1.2025, our colleagues from The Chamber of Caregivers of Slovakia participated on behalf of KOS in a consultation with the Director of the Department of Labor Protection at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Slovak Republic,…
In 2024, the Czech Republic made a historic move by formally recognizing "informal carers" in its legislation. This change is set to transform the future of long-term care for individuals with high care needs in home settings. Family carers will…
Following the publication of the National Report on Long-Term Care last November, Eurocarers has launched a Policy Brief. This provides a concise analysis of these key documents to help you navigate the documents and understand how your respective governments are…
