European Commission 7 September 2022, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Accompanying the document Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care

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This European Commission staff working document provides the analytical and evidence-based framework for a proposed Council Recommendation aimed at ensuring access to affordable, high-quality long-term care (LTC) across Member States. It identifies structural weaknesses in LTC systems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically addressing social protection adequacy, service availability, quality standards, and the challenges facing the formal and informal workforce. The document outlines policy scenarios and reform pathways to integrate health and social services while promoting independent living and fiscal sustainability through targeted EU and national investments.AI