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Board-Meeting in Madrid
Last week our Board of Directors met in #Madrid, kindly hosted by our Spanish members at Federación Empresarial de la Dependencia “FED”The meeting took place at the prestigious clubhouse Real Gran Peña, founded in 1869 in the centre of Madrid.We had the opportunity to be joined by Mr Ignacio Fernández-Cid Plañiol, President of #FED, who offered a new…
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Press release: Care Needs in EU Member States – Researchers See Greatest Burden Yet to Come
The strain on European care systems will continue to increase in the coming years. This is evident from a study published by the German Economic Institute (IW) on long-term care in Germany. The massive increase in care needs due to the aging of the so-called baby boomer generation is yet to come, experts say. The…
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New Position Paper published
The new paper “European Care and Nursing Homes: Challenges and Opportunities for the future of a growing sector” is a position paper, which provides an overview of the situation of the social healthcare sector in the European context. It is aimed at drawing attention not only to the critical issues but, above all, the significant…
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E.C.H.O.-Vice president Meurer speaks at EU health summit
“Reshaping health for a stronger Europe”: this is the title of the upcoming EU health summit organized by the EU health coalition on January 28 in Brussels. On behalf of ECHO, our vice-president and president of BPA, Mr Bernd Meurer, will present some case studies on the crucial role of private stakeholders in EU long-term…
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New ECHO DIRECTOR elected in Brussels for 2024-2026. Entrepreneur Averardo Orta reconfirmed as President: “Working towards a new, modern WELFARE”.
In the European context we are working on a Welfare that, by enhancing human capital and focusing on technological innovation and humanisation of care, can respond more effectively and efficiently to the health needs of the elderly. The challenges of a perpetually ageing population in Europe are the focus of the new ECHO team. The…
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Bernd Meurer awarded the Federal Cross of Merit
The President of the BPA receives the Merit Cross on the ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mainz. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has conferred the Cross of Merit and the ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany upon Bernd Meurer. The Minister of…
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ECHO Joins “Pact for Skills” for Health Ecosystem Enhancement
ECHO Joins Forces in the “Pact for Skills” for Health Ecosystem Transformation
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Every citizen in Europe has the right to healthcare
ECHO – Confederation of Care Home Organisations calls for coordinated efforts by UE member states to promote immigration in long- term care.“Every citizen of the European Union has the right to adequate healthcare support. EU member states are obligated to finally guarantee care in case of need,” states Averardo Orta, President of the European Confederation of Care…
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E.C.H.O. meeting in Bologna (Italy)
The Board meeting of E.C.H.O. (European Confederation of Care Home Organisations) was held today, Wednesday 8 February in the blue room of ASCOM Confcommercio in Bologna. The Confederation is currently engaged in bringing together all the experiences and competences of its member associations to allow a harmonious development of the reforms in the coming years.…
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Music for Dementia 2020: The Gift of Music, Amazon Echos in Our Care Homes
Music for Dementia 2020 (M4D2020) is a national campaign aiming to deliver music to everyone living with dementia. Working alongside the National Activities Providers Association (NAPA), they are able to support dementia support in care homes. In April 2020, following the Covid-19 outbreak, M4D2020 wanted to send the gift of music to 100 care homes around the UK.…
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- Board-Meeting in Madrid
- Press release: Care Needs in EU Member States – Researchers See Greatest Burden Yet to Come
- New Position Paper published
- E.C.H.O.-Vice president Meurer speaks at EU health summit
- New ECHO DIRECTOR elected in Brussels for 2024-2026. Entrepreneur Averardo Orta reconfirmed as President: “Working towards a new, modern WELFARE”.
