Get started with YoungCare
Your e-learning platform about informal care!

Who can use YoungCare?

The platform is a free online offer, funded by the EU-programme Erasmus+. An emphasis is placed on information around care and care giving. The platform is made specifically for you, if you are…

…Informal caregiver who is helping a family member, friend, or neighbour with care.
…Person in need of care who wants to find information and support.

What does YoungCare offer?

The e-learning platform offers both, general (international) and country-specific (national) information, helping to navigate through various challenges that emerge from care needs and responsibilities. The covered topics are divided into five main areas.

House and Living

Barrier-free housing, home adaptations, and home care.

Leisure and Mobility

Sports and activities, mobility challenges.

Participation & Employment

Communication, employment, work /care balance and income support.

Care and Support

Self-help groups, care giving and family responsibilities, courses and therapies, overcoming the risk of loneliness, psychological problems. Finding out about ambulant care services, respite care services, and opportunities for professional advices

Legal Framework

Here, you’ll find specific information about laws and regulations for people with disabilities and informal caregivers.

How to navigate the YoungCare platform?

Next to the free topic selection through the menu on the left, there are two specific ways of navigating the platform. To get started, follow one of the options below:

Map

A visual map guides you through a logical sequence of topics.

List of Questions

Have a look at common questions and their answers in our learning materials.

Anything unclear?

If you have any questions about the navigation or structure of the platform, please consult our Help & Accessibility section. Here you can also find out how to use the embedded accessibility tool to adjust the page to specific needs.

Help & Accessibility

Have a look at this section, if you have problems navigating our platform.

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