The European Union has begun talks on the next long-term EU Budget, which will determine how billions of euros are invested in Europe’s future. Initial discussions suggest potential cuts to crucial social investment programmes. Proposals to merge funding mechanisms significantly…
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…
With the rising demand for long-term care states are faced with the challenge of responding to these needs while balancing fiscal contraints. The decisions around how LTC is financed and organized—whether through state systems or family support—carry significant implications for…
Persons with disabilities have the same needs for basic health care as persons without disabilities. However, inequalities in access to healthcare including primary care, lack of adequate health care services, health literacy and economic resources result in additional health risks…
Please find here the draft Council Conclusions on ensuring work-life balance and gender equality for all generations in the context of demographic challenges.
The Commission and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published the Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 report. This year's edition highlights the importance of lifelong health promotion and disease prevention to boosting healthy ageing. It also stresses the urgent need to address…
On the 21st of November was celebrated Carers Rights Day, an annual event organized by Carers UK to raise awareness of the rights and entitlements of unpaid carers. This year’s theme, Recognising Your Rights, focuses on empowering carers to understand…
The final report and the policy brief of the project ‘Informal Care and Employment in Upper Austria’ carried out by the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and funded by the Chamber of Labour Upper Austria are now available. The…
