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Embracing Carers(TM) expands support for carers worldwide | ||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 06 Nov 2018 | Back to overview list |
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DARMSTADT, Germany, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck today announced the continued expansion of Embracing Carers™. The global initiative, led by Merck in collaboration with leading carer organizations around the world, seeks to increase awareness, discussion, and action about the often-overlooked needs of carers. At the one-year anniversary since the launch of the global movement, Embracing Carers™ has made tangible progress in building awareness and implementing practical solutions to support carers. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8442052-merck-embracing-carers-worldwide/ "Carers are a hidden pillar within the healthcare system," said Belén Garijo, Member of the Executive Board and CEO Healthcare at Merck. "They are critical contributors to the health and wellbeing of patients, which very often affects the carer's health as well as financial, personal and professional development. We at Merck are committed to support the needs of carers and to help raise awareness of their role as a global health priority." With a continued focus on the pillars of awareness raising, as well as stakeholder, healthcare system, and policy engagement, Embracing Carers™ has undertaken a series of innovative activities in 2018. Increasing Global Awareness
Engaging Healthcare Systems and Activating Policy With support from Embracing Carers™, the International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO) will publish a Global State of Care Report, which has been developed to provide a global assessment of unpaid carer needs and best practices across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. The Report will be launched at the International Forum on Care and Caregiving in Toronto, Canada on November 22, 2018. "Recognition and support of carers is a global priority. Since its launch, Embracing Carers™ has made positive steps to bring visibility and advance actions for caregivers," said Nadine Henningsen, IACO Board Chair. "IACO, along with the other strategic advisors, will continue to guide Embracing Carers™ and leverage advocacy resources, such as the Global State of Care Report, to continue building on this momentum." Broadening Stakeholder Engagement to Foster Best Practice Embracing Carers™ has provided support to leading patient organizations who are leading efforts targeted to patients and carers globally. Embracing Carers™ is a global movement led by Merck in collaboration with leading carer organizations around the world to increase awareness and discussion about the often-overlooked needs of carers. The initiative plays a major role in raising awareness about the importance of carers as a global health priority. For more information on Embracing Carers™, visit our website at www.embracingcarers.com About Embracing Carers™ The Embracing Carers™ global advisors include Caregiver Action Network, Carers Australia, Carers Canada, Carers UK, Carers Worldwide, Eurocarers, National Alliance for Caregiving, International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO) and Shanghai Roots & Shoots, China. About Merck Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed corporate group. Merck holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the company operates as EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma and EMD Performance Materials. About the International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO) Your Contact Kim Davidson +49 6151 72 22 048 SOURCE Merck |
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