Mutual learning workshop on adequate social protection in long-term care : 23-24 November 2023 : summary report

This report summarises findings from the 'Mutual learning workshop on adequate social protection in long-term care', which was held from 23 to 24 of November 2023 in Brussels. The event followed a meeting of the national long-term care coordinators for the implementation of the Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care on 23 November. The aim of the workshop was to facilitate mutual learning on the topic of adequate social protection in long-term care to support Member States in implementing the Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care. It focused on three different aspects of social protection: comprehensiveness, timeliness and affordability of long-term care. Selected Member States presented examples of improvements in long-term care systems regarding these aspects in plenary sessions. Through facilitated small group discussions and a world-café session, participants from all Member States could share their national successful practices, challenges and plans for ensuring adequate social protection. The event brought together representatives from 21 Member States, including national long-term care coordinators and thematic experts from the respective ministries, as well as relevant stakeholder organisations (International Social Security Association, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Social Network, Federation of European Social Employers, European Association of Paritarian Institutions, International Association of Mutual Benefit Societies, Age Platform).