With people living longer, the need for affordable care of high quality to support Europe's population increases. Over the last 10 years, there has been an expansion of the private sector in terms of the number of care homes and the places they provide. This increase takes place in a context of...

With people living longer, the need for affordable care of high quality to support Europe's population increases. Over the last 10 years, there has been an expansion of the private sector in terms of the number of care homes and the places they provide. This increase takes place in a context of...

The organisation of time over the life course is a central element in working conditions and plays a major part in determining individual quality of life. This report looks at patterns of time use in relation to three key phases of life: paid employment, unpaid work, such as caring for family...

What are the factors that give rise to a feeling of satisfaction with one's life and do these vary from country to country across Europe? This report explores the role of different aspects of an individual's life - such as income, age, employment, marital status and health - in shaping the...