Societies today are changing fast: demographic ageing, lack of resources, ICT improvements, community developments and new forms of local democracy are just a few of these changes. Social services are actively involved in shaping these developments locally across Europe. Within our membership at the European Social Network we have identified practice examples advancing the quality of care and ensuring that support is effective and coordinated at community level. For this to happen, evidence tells us that a number of issues need to be taken into account. ...

We are still receiving calls for proposals for the 27th European Social Services Conference taking place in Milan 5-7 June 2019, where speakers, experts, ministers, academics and social innovators from across the globe will discuss an important shift in perspective from quality of care to quality of life.

Extended Deadline: Monday 26th November 2019