Time to Boost Home Care Support for Family Caregivers in Thuringia
Factions in Parliament call for increased assistance in home care services. - Commission contribution in drafting directive prepared
Hey there! Let's chat about some noise going down in Thuringia's State Parliament. The factions of Left, BSW, and SPD are making some noise about improving the conditions for family caregivers handling care duties at home. Lena Saniye Güngör, an MP from the Left, spilled the beans about the demand for respect, proper relief, and social security for these unsung heroes. As she rightly pointed out, these care angels are the ones who take care of around 80% of care, nursing, and companionship — often unpaid, often female, often burned out. Seems like they're pulling a double shift!
The Left wants to bring this issue to the State Parliament session this week. Meanwhile, the BSW state parliament faction is advocating for affordable, age-appropriate, and barrier-free housing projects for caregivers. They estimate that around 300,000 Thuringians are part of this tireless army of caregivers. With the number of people needing care ever-increasing, BSW health politico, Stefan Wogawa, believes that creating a care environment that's as close to home as possible is the goal.
Cornelia Urban, an SPD MP, is also jumping on board, calling for some relief for caregivers. On their to-do list? A kind of salary for family caregivers, expanding care support points and advisory services, and ensuring that care doesn't empty your pockets. As Urban so rightly put it, they don't want care work to become a ticket to poverty. Good on ya, SPD!
Key Points:
- Respect, Relief, and Security: Family caregivers in Thuringia deserve more than just gratitude — they deserve support, time, and security.
- Integrated Housing Solutions: More initiatives are needed to provide affordable, age-appropriate, and barrier-free housing solutions.
- Relief for Family Caregivers: The SPD is pushing for a caregiver salary, expanded care support points, and advisory services, so caregivers can focus on what matters most: caring for their loved ones.
- Preventing Care from Becoming a Financial Burden: By ensuring that caregivers have financial support, we can help ensure that care doesn't lead to financial ruin for families.
- In the realm of policy-and-legislation and politics, the demand for a community policy that prioritizes workplace-wellness, health-and-wellness, and fitness-and-exercise for family caregivers in Thuringia is gaining momentum.
- Lena Saniye Güngör, an MP from the Left, advocates for vocational training programs tailored to home care support, ensuring these caregivers have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide quality care while improving their own well-being and work conditions.
- In addition, the BSW faction proposes integrating science and nutrition advisory services within vocational training, ensuring these caregivers possess the information and understanding to make informed decisions on healthcare, diet, and lifestyle for the people they care for.
- Furthermore, the SPD's initiative includes demand for the inclusion of general news and current events discussions on relevant policies and developments in the vocational training curricula for family caregivers, thereby empowering them to stay informed and advocate for their rights and the rights of those they care for.
