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Eurodiaconia members strive to provide quality services and we have been actively engaged in the EU debate on social services since 2005. Eurodiaconia has a focus on the provision of quality services and works to ensure that not-for-profit social and health care providers operate in a favourable ecosytem, where their importance is recognised. We monitor the impact of EU legislation and how it is implemented on the provision of social services in Europe, in particular the impact of EU State Aid and Public Procurement rules, which regulate how contracting authorities can finance social services.  Eurodiaconia will continue to work to encourage cooperation between our members, exchanging best practice and experience to improve the provision and delivery of social and health care services across Europe.

To learn more about social services and elderly care work in Eurodiaconia, please contact our  Senior Policy and Membership Development Officer Kewan Mildred at .

A female care worker puts her arm around an elderly patient as both sit on the edge of a bed in a care facility
REPORT: Migrant Care Workers in Europe
Foreign workers face systemic challenges in accessing fair working conditions, integration, and inclusion within the workforce.
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REPORT: Digitalisation in Social Services
Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionising social services, transforming how care is delivered across Europe. This timely report highlights both the opportunities and challenges AI and digitalisation poses to organisation and delivery of services
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Three women having our back turned on us standing while the one in the middle is being helped to walk.
POLICY PAPER: The Future of Social Services
Across Europe, social service providers face mounting pressures, including rising demands due to an aging population. How should policy makers respond to this?
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A sign in the street is showing a logo of Hungarian Interchurch Aid.
Eurodiaconia visit to the Hungarian Interchurch Aid
Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) is one of Hungary's largest and most recognized charity organization, with impactful works in humanitarian needs, working with Roma communities and Ukrainian refugees.
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Eurodiaconia marks World Children’s Day
In 2023, 20 million children across the EU - nearly one in four - were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. More must be done at European and national level to address the root causes of poverty.
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A group of people in waterproof boots standing in a flooded street.
Statement: Crisis Preparedness and Response to Floods in Spain
In the eyes of the natural disaster in Spain, the people have shown resilience and compassion for each other with remarkable swift action and support and Eurodiaconia continues to work with our Spanish members who will ensure to provide long-term support.
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an elderly man in a white coat is helped onto a bus by middle-aged man
Policy Paper: Promoting Access to Essential Services
Promoting Access to Essential Services: Good Practices and Recommendations for Policymakers examines the place of essential services within the EU policy framework
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International Day of Care and Support
As the Europe's population continues to age, Eurodiaconia calls for the full implementation of the European Care Strategy.
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Policy paper: “Mitigating the impact of demographic change in Europe”
Eurodiaconia launched a comprehensive policy paper outlining urgent reforms that are needed in the long-term care (LTC) sector.
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Eurodiaconia is a network of churches and Christian organisations that provide social and health care services and advocate for social justice. Together we work for just and transformative social change across Europe.

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