As the care sector evolves in response to demographic, social and health system changes, it is crucial to better understand the experiences of those who provide care. Eldicare 2.0 is seeking input that will help design an innovative and practical…
Researchers from various disciplines will explore how gender and diversity affect patients' and caregivers' end-of-life care journeys from an inpatient setting at University Hospital Zurich to outpatient settings in the Canton of Zurich (Switzerland). The research project is funded by…
Eurofound has launched a new report that investigates the situation of unpaid carers, focusing on their characteristics and the type of care and support they provide. It also examines their time-use patterns, well-being, and the challenges they face. The report…
OECD has launched a new Working Paper on how access to Long-Term Care is managed across countries. As populations age, the demand for long-term care (LTC), encompassing a range of personal care and assistance services, is steadily increasing across OECD…
We are pleased to share this practical guide from the EUROP'AIDANTS project, prepared in collaboration by Aidants Proches, EPIONI and APAS 82. This guide highlights three inspiring best practices from each partner country, discovered during their study visits, which can…
The European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) is conducting a study to identify and promote promising practices in supporting informal carers of persons with disabilities across Europe. The research aims to examine how services can promote…
Our colleague Prof. Dr. Andreas Hoff at the research institute "GAT – Health, Aging, Work, Technology" at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences responds with Working Paper GAT-WP 01/2025 to inquiries from the national association of caregiving relatives wir pflegen e.V.…
Laurel is excited to announce the publication of a new report titled ‘Integrated long-term care services: opportunities and challenges along the life-course’. The report summarises key findings from the workshop that the consortium held at the 2024 International Conference on…
The scale of undeclared care work (paid care work that is lawful but not declared to public authorities) in the EU is considerable. Recent estimates suggest that 6.8 million undeclared workers provide care or household services across the EU, with…
As the demand for healthcare and assistance continues to rise, informal caregivers—family members or friends who support individuals with physical or psychological dependencies—play an increasingly vital role. In Belgium, over 12% of individuals aged 15 and older provide regular informal…
