Baby boomer effects exacerbate the need for professional care
There is a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector - even though demand continues to rise. The baby boomer effect will further exacerbate the problems.
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More people in need of care are dependent on social assistance
More and more people in need of care in Saxony need help from the social welfare office. The Left Party is calling for fair financing of the costs.
Statistics on the care of adult household members in eastern Germany
Many older people, the sick and those in need of care are supported by relatives in the same household. New data shows how many people this is and how much time they spend.
Own contributions for care recipients in nursing homes continue to rise
Residents have to pay some of the costs of care in a home themselves. Although there have been higher surcharges for this since the beginning of the year, higher amounts are due.
Staffing situation in the care sector in Saxony worsens despite investments
Investments in training and image are not enough to improve the staffing situation in the care sector in Saxony. The DAK nursing report shows a growing gap.
Almost one in five care professionals will retire in ten years
There is also a shortage of skilled workers in the care sector, and demand is rising. Saxony is still able to fill the gaps left by retiring employees in clinics and care homes.
Shortage of doctors: Saxony wants to ensure healthcare provision
Saxony is increasingly focusing on measures to meet the demand for doctors and wants to increase the number of study places.
Care recipients in nursing homes: payments increased despite higher relief allowances
The payments that people in need of nursing care have to make themselves have continued to rise in Saxony despite higher relief allowances.
The Left Party demands safe health care in Saxony
The left-wing parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament is focusing on a core issue of its 2024 election campaign with a campaign on safe healthcare.