Study on the long-term care supply and market in EU Member States

Demographic projections show steep increases of the number of people aged 65, which will lead to an increase in the demand for long-term care. Previous research, albeit limited, as well as stakeholders opinion, have indicated that there is a growing trend towards privatisation, marketisation and transnational provision of formal long-term care services. This external study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the supply structure in the market for long-term services and examines a sample of 16 Member States with a focus on provider structures (for residential care, semi-residential care, and home care).