Unpaid Carers in Focus: Eurofound’s Latest Report

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 analyses how unpaid caregivers are defined across the EU and explores national-level policies aimed at supporting them.

While the analysis includes all unpaid carers — such as those providing childcare and long-term care — it places particular emphasis on two groups: young carers and those offering multiple types of unpaid care.

The report draws on the most recent data available on unpaid care for children and informal long-term care in the EU, as well as a comprehensive literature review, including several Eurocarers publications. We welcome the policy pointers identified, which are very much in line with Eurocarers’ positioning.

👉 Access the full report here:  Unpaid care in the EU