Enhancing the Rights of Informal Carers – Eurocarers’ Response to the Consultation on the Social Pillar Action Plan

Informal carers play a central role in the provision of long-term care (LTC) in Europe. According to some estimates, as much as 80% of all care is indeed provided by families, friends and neighbours. Although their individual circumstances may markedly differ depending on the national social protection system in place, the local support they benefit from, as well as the type and intensity of care they provide, informal carers across Europe have common needs, concerns and demands.