Publications

2016

Recent changes in housing policies and their distributional impact across Europe

The report explores how housing allowances and mortgage interest tax relief have evolved, against the background of falling disposable incomes and rising housing costs. Market developments and policy responses in European countries are covered.

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Wie sich der öffentliche Raum gesundheitsfördernd gestalten lässt

Books & contributions to books

Ein kooperativ gestalteter öffentlicher Raum fördert mit den Worten der WHO “das Wohlbefinden” der Kooperierenden, so wie der ihn Nutzenden. Darüber hinaus trägt er zur gesellschaftlichen Integration bei und hat eine demokratiepolitische Funktion.

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The view from within: ‘Good’ care from the perspective of care professionals

Policy brief

How to define and measure high-quality LTC? Care professionals regard multidisciplinary dialogue, case management, time for interaction with users, and a more holistic approach to care as needed but certain framework conditions hinder development in these areas.

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2015

From care in homes to care at home

Policy brief

The Policy Brief explores European experiences with (de)institutionalisation in long-term care. It draws lessons from strategies, which proved to be effective, and proposes a set of core principles for successful deinstitutionalisation.

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