Member States can use the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to invest in long-term care and childcare, and for the implementation of the new European Care Strategy from 7 September 2022. 

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is Europe’s main instrument for investing in people and implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights. The fund has a specific objective of enhancing equal and timely access to quality, sustainable and affordable services and aims to increase the effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long-term care services.

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