How Are Member States Turning the European Care Strategy into Action?
A new report developed within the EU-funded InGoodShape project sheds light on how Member States are implementing the European Care Strategy in practice. Titled “From Recommendations to Actions: Member States’ practices to implement the European Care Strategy”, the report examines national actions to strengthen the care workforce and improve working conditions across Europe.
Launched by the European Commission in 2022, the European Care Strategy aims to improve access to high-quality long-term care (LTC) and early childhood education and care (ECEC). As part of its implementation, Member States appointed national LTC coordinators and submitted national reports outlining measures taken or planned.
Building on these inputs, InGoodShape project partners analysed all 27 national implementation reports, identifying a wide range of practices to address workforce challenges in the care sector. The report covers key themes such as career progression, education and training, professional standards, social dialogue and collective bargaining, health and safety at work, and others.
In addition, the report provides recommendations for the European Commission, Member States and Social Partners to support the continued implementation of the Care Strategy, to turn commitments into concrete improvements for care workers and services across the EU.
The project supports the European Care Strategy by showcasing good practices related to the social services workforce. It aims to improve working conditions by addressing physical and mental health risks such as Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychosocial Risks, while also strengthening the capacity for social dialogue.
FUNDING: European Commission, DG EMPL
DURATION: April 2025 – March 2027
THE CONSORTIUM
- UNIPSO (coordinator)
- AGENZIJA SAPPORT
- AGV AWO
- APSS CR
- COPAS
- ELISFA
- EPSU
- FONSS
- LARES
- LCEDUCATIONAL
- NEXEM
- SERVICE MENSCH
- SOCIAL EMPLOYERS
- THE NET
- TUKENA
- WRZOS
OBJECTIVES
- Monitor the implementation of the European Care Strategy, showcasing promising national initiatives for the social services workforce.
- Tackle key challenges in working conditions, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and psychosocial risks (PSR).
- Strengthen the capacity of social services employers and promote effective social dialogue.DELIVERABLEReport on Care Strategy implementation, focus on workforce
- Recommendations on the further implementation of the Care Strategy
- Report on state of play MSD prevention & guidelines
- Report on state of play PSR prevention & guidelines
- National seminars in CY, GR, PL and RO
- Updated “Guide on how to create and manage effective employers organisations in social services” from IWorCon
- Study visits to employers’ organisations in Luxembourg, Germany and Finland
CONTACT
For more information please contact:
Eleni Filippou
eleni@lceducational.com
