On 14–15 April 2026, BetterCare (COST Action CA22152) meets in Helsinki to advance a key goal: bringing patient safety beyond hospital settings and into informal caregiving at home.
This meeting, funded by COST – European Cooperation in Science and Technology and supported by LAB University of Applied Sciences, connects countries and key stakeholders to agree on shared priorities:
✔️ Prevent caregiver errors at home
✔️ Strengthen safer care transitions
✔️ Build practical support for caregivers and care recipients
💡 As populations age and chronic conditions rise, home care is becoming more complex and intense. Without formal safety structures, risks often go unnoticed—affecting both care recipients and caregivers’ wellbeing.
✨ Designed to deliver concrete outcomes:
- A shared definition of patient safety in informal caregiving
- A rapid mapping of national policies and initiatives
- A strengthened international collaboration network to scale research and innovation
The programme also addresses key topics such as:
🔹 Safety risks in home care (medication errors, communication gaps, transitions)
🔹 The emotional impact on caregivers (the “double victim” concept)
🔹 The role of institutions in supporting safety beyond clinical settings
🔹 Practical solutions for safer and more resilient care systems
👉 You can download the full document with detailed information and agenda below.
