bpa – federal association of private providers of social services registered association
Berlin (ots)
The President of the Federal Association of Private Providers of Social Services (bpa), Bernd Meurer, commented on the figures published today by the Federal Statistical Office on the need for long-term care:
“Significantly increasing numbers of people in need of care are currently encountering a partially collapsing supply landscape. That’s simple mathematics: It is becoming increasingly difficult for those in need of care and their families to find the care they need and want.
Nursing care is already not guaranteed in many places. Those in need of care and their families cannot find outpatient services, day care or inpatient facilities when and where they urgently need them. This is dramatic for those affected and has long had an impact on the world of work. Relatives of those in need of care are bound by family care and thus exacerbate the shortage of workers in other sectors.
Something huge has to happen so that Germany does not rush into a nursing undersupply at high speed. In addition to the already acute shortage of employees, there is a risk of a lack of offers in care.”
With more than 13,000 active member institutions, the Federal Association of Private Providers of Social Services (bpa) is the largest lobby of private providers of social services in Germany. Facilities for outpatient and (partly) inpatient care, assistance for the disabled and child and youth welfare in private sponsorship are a systemically relevant part of services of general interest. As a good example of public-private partnership, the members of the bpa are responsible for around 395,000 jobs and around 29,000 apprenticeships (see www.youngpropflege.de or www.facebook.com/Youngpropflege). Investments in social infrastructure amount to around 31 billion euros.
Press contact:
Norbert Grote, Bernd Tews, bpa Managing Director, Tel.: 030/30 87 88 60, www.bpa.de
Original content from: bpa – Federal Association of Private Providers of Social Services eV, transmitted by news aktuell
