Published by the World Health Organization’s European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and released by Cambridge University Press, The Care Dividend: Why and How Countries Should Invest in Long-Term Care presents a timely and evidence-based argument for prioritising long-term care (LTC) in national policy agendas. Edited by Jonathan Cylus, George Wharton, Ludovico Carrino, Stefania Ilinca, Manfred Huber, and Sarah Louise Barber, this comprehensive volume challenges the persistent neglect of LTC systems and underscores the limitations of relying solely on informal, family-based care.
Drawing on global expertise and robust data, the book calls for increased public investment in universally accessible, high-quality LTC services. It outlines the social, economic, and health benefits of well-functioning LTC systems and provides practical insights on how governments can take meaningful action. In doing so, The Care Dividend reframes long-term care not as a cost burden but as a crucial investment in equity, resilience, and collective well-being.