Apologies for cross-posting
Social services are undergoing important changes in European Union
Member States as they adapt to demographic challenges and respond to the
need to improve access and quality. At the same time, the influence of
EU rules has become more important and there is increasing concern about
uncertainties and gaps in knowledge and understanding of the complex
legal issues at stake. What are the trends in employment, expenditure,
access to and quality of social services? How have Member States
responded to the challenges posed by implementing EU rules?
In June 2008, the European Commission has published the final synthesis
report of the Study on Social and Health Services of General Interest
that was coordinated by the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy
and Research (Vienna) in cooperation with CIRIEC (Liège), the Institute
for Social Work and Social Education (Frankfurt/Main) and a team of
country, legal, and sector experts.
Download: http://www.euro.centre.org/detail.php?xml_id=652
This study analysed five broad sectors of social services:
- long-term care,
- child care,
- social housing,
- labour market integration for disadvantaged people,
and
- social integration of migrants and drug users.
It is based on literature reviews, a synthesis and analysis of legal
issues at stake, country studies and case vignettes from eight countries
(Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden,
and the UK), and a stakeholder enquiry.
Contact: Manfred Huber, Director Health and Care, [log in to unmask]
Best regards,
Annette Hexelschneider, Dipl.-Ing.
Head of Knowledge and Information Management Support Unit
European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
Berggasse 17
A-1090 Vienna (Austria)
Tel: +43-1-319 45 05-23
Fax: +43-1-319 45 05-19
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http://www.euro.centre.org
http://www.euro.centre.org/hexelschneider
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