ESN members from Spain identify the most important common challenges facing social services, relating to three principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and recommendations for the 2023 European Semester.

The national action plan, which includes relevant funds to access quality family and community-based alternative care for children should support young people leaving care in their transition to adulthood and support children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. There should also be a comprehensive policy and legal framework clearly regulating the role of caregivers (both formal and informal) and supporting the development of an advanced model of care for dependent older people to promote their personal autonomy. The former national strategy for homeless people in 2015-2020 should be evaluated and a continuity plan developed, moving from a model of homelessness management to a housing-led approach, as well as increasing the availability of social housing.

The full report, with cross-country analysis of all the participating countries is available here.

Download ESN's analysis and recommendations to improve the social situation in Spain here.