This webinar is presented by Laurel.
People living in rural areas and those in vulnerable situations can face significant barriers to accessing integrated long-term care across Europe. Geographic distance, workforce shortages, limited digital infrastructure and wider social vulnerability can all reduce access to timely, coordinated and person-centred care.
This 75-minute Laurel webinar will explore how integrated long-term care systems can remain accessible and equitable for underserved communities. It will focus on the practical, organisational and policy challenges involved in delivering care in rural settings and ensuring that services respond effectively to people facing disadvantage or exclusion.
More than a discussion, this session will bring together European projects, policy perspectives and real-world examples to highlight promising approaches to reducing inequalities in care access, including innovative service models, digital solutions and community-based responses.
Join us to help shape more equitable integrated long-term care policy and practice across Europe.
# What You’ll Learn
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How rural realities and social vulnerability affect access to integrated long-term care
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Key challenges for professionals, communities and systems, including workforce shortages, distance and continuity of care
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How innovative service models and digital tools can help improve access and reduce inequalities
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Practical examples from European projects working in rural communities and with vulnerable populations
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What policy actions are needed to support more equitable integrated long-term care across Europe
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How the discussion will contribute to Laurel’s policy recommendations
# Who Should Attend
This session is for:
- Health and social care professionals
- Researchers working on integrated care, long-term care and health inequalities
- Policymakers, service planners and system leaders
- Community organisations and projects supporting rural and vulnerable populations
- Anyone interested in more equitable access to integrated long-term care across Europe