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GLOBAL STATE OF CARER

A landmark report on global carer priorities, featuring policies and programs that safeguard carers’ health and well-being, minimize financial stress, facilitate access to information, create flexible workplaces and support evidence-informed decision-making.

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A profile of nine countries including the exciting developments and innovative practices addressing six fundamental issues:

Legislation

Working arrangments

Financial support

Respite care

Pension credits

Information & training

FRANCE

The Law on the Adaptation of Society to Aging (loi relative à l’adaptation de la société au vieillissement) defines an unpaid carer.

AUSTRALIA

Unpaid carers are formally recognized in Australia. Basic work entitlements are protected by Australia’s Fair Work Act (2009).

CANADA

No federal legislation formally recognizing unpaid carers. Caregiver Readiness campaign available through Canadian federal government website.

GERMANY

Unpaid carers are legally recognized. Long-term care insurance offers care courses for unpaid carers to learn practical skills.

INDIA

Unpaid carers are not formally recognized in India. Respite care is short supply, inaccessible or unaffordable.

ITALY

Unpaid carers are formally recognized in Italy through legislative measures aimed at recognizing their social and economic value.

SPAIN

Dependency Law defines unpaid carers as people of the family not linked to a professionalized attention service.

UNITED KINGDOM

Unpaid carers are legally defined. Carers can request flexible working hours, time off and leave for care, but paid leave is not a guaranteed right.

UNITED STATES

Unpaid carers are formally recognized but not considered a protected class at the federal level. US lacks a national mandate on paid family leave.