The relevance of EU policy development to carers and vice versa

This document aims to emphasize both the political and societal relevance of carers as well as the need to specifically include carers in current EU policy development. It was elaborated by Eurocarers in cooperation with the European Parliament Interest Group on Carers, as part of a response to a variety of current policy challenges relating to the provision and sustainability of long term care in Europe. It outlines why support for carers is needed, and highlights those issues on the current agenda that have a bearing on carers – thus providing a practical guide on how to better take account of carers in current and future EU policy development.