Project updates
Crossing borders to train future professionals: a look back at TechMed
How to tackle the staff shortages in health and social care? This was one of the topics addressed at the yearly TechMed event at the University of Twente. In November, around 400 MedTech experts, healthcare professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students participated in this event. The EUVECA project was presented as one of the best practices to educate future-proof professionals. Healthcare system under pressure Our healthcare system is renowned
European experts provide critical input in the Education4Health platform
The Education4Health platform, the flagship initiative of the EUVECA project, has officially been launched. This innovative platform aims to transform health education and training across Europe, making careers in the healthcare sector more attractive while enhancing the quality and accessibility of vocational education and training (VET). By fostering collaboration and innovation, the platform aims to meet the evolving needs of European healthcare systems. Vision of the Education4Health Platform The platform’s
South Danish regional HUB meeting
The South Danish regional partnership from the EUVECA project held a very successful regional HUB meeting on 3 December. Our regional HUB includes stakeholders from our hospitals, municipalities and educational institutions as well as key policy makers from our regional council, with the objective to work together to ensure a highly skilled workforce in the future, so ensure a sustainable health care sector in the Region of Southern Denmark. We
Pre-launch of the EUVECA-platform during partner meeting
University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, ZGT hospital and Oost NL organized the fifth EUVECA partner meeting in Enschede. The 5th partner meeting of the EUVECA project occurred in Enschede from June 10th to 12th, 2024, gathering all project partners from seven European regions. Launched in 2022, the EUVECA initiative aims to equip healthcare and care professionals with essential skills for the future. EUVECA, which stands for EUropean
Presenting three projects on population ageing: ValueCare, e-Active and EUVECA
An article by Silvia Prieto, Gertrudes Fornés, Olga Navarro, Vicente Traver Population ageing is one of the greatest achievements of mankind and at the same time, it is linked to great economic, social, and public health challenges. Polibienestar is addressing these challenges by implementing European projects that aim to enhance social and healthcare services for the elderly. These projects focus on integrated approaches, optimising the use of social and health
Educating Together, Caring Together: A Fresh Perspective on Home Care in Slovenia
An article by Marija Milavec-Kapun, Matic Kavčič Social home care and community health nursing are integral pillars of Slovenia current long-term care system at home. Anticipated to come into force in 2024 and 2025, the Long Term Care Act seeks to redefine the landscape. Presently, services provided in the health and social sectors provide care to elderly individuals residing in their own homes, requiring assistance and healthcare support. This service
Third meeting of the Valencian Regional Hub: training in the social and health care sector
An article by Silvia Prieto, Gertrudes Fornés, Olga Navarro, Vicente Traver The ITACA Research Institute of Valencia Polytechnic University (UPV) and the Polibienestar Research Institute of the University of Valencia (UV) have developed a regional Hub in the framework of the EUVECA project. This Hub serves as a platform where stakeholders from the social and health sector meet regularly to discuss and share different training initiatives that each of them
