Multidisciplinary policies and practices to support and empower informal carers in Europe

Introduction (Core aim of the workshop)According to research, informal carers provide over 80% all care in Europe. Despite their vital role, carers’ needs are rarely discussed. Yet, demographic ageing puts under growing pressure, with negative outcomes on health and wellbeing. Over last few years, much has been done take forward agenda. However, success initiatives aiming address depends interplay between a broad set social policies developments have often implemented siloed manner. This workshop will present inspiring carer-led focusing different stages carer ‘journey’ where private, public voluntary sector organisations collaborate around more carer-friendly approaches.BackgroundIn Europe, estimated value unpaid - as percentage cost formal long-term ranges from 50 90 %. The latest Ageing report highlights that progressive shift professional would entail an increase 130% share GDP devoted care. Against this backdrop, meeting population without recognising supporting be challenging. Besides its bearing financial sustainability systems, also contributes cohesion intergenerational solidarity.Aims ObjectivesStecy Yghemonos, Eurocarers, quick overview situation EU Eurocarers Strategy "10 steps towards societies Europe".Elizabeth Hanson, Linnaeus University, shed light young carers, sub-group which is still largely invisible. Her presentation underline importance awareness raising among professionals educational sectors need for adequate tools allowing identify support through multidisciplinary collaborations.John Dunne, Family Carers Ireland, describe emerging Irish model family across ‘tiers’ several dimensions well-being integrated, cost-effective He outline how building resilience strengthens integrated by enhancing capacity engage healthcare partnerships.Target audienceThe serve inform policy-makers, professionals, well patients advocates about added community-based settings.Learnings/Take awayRecognising partners pathways positive effects quality they helps prevent adverse impact caring wellbeing.Format- EU, Stecy Yghemonos (5’)- Presentation (adult) (10’)- Q&A General discussion (25’): participants invited practices countries, common challenges opportunities.Preferred length60 minutes