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Indicator name:
Accessibility of financial benefits/social protection for dementia carers [Capital/capital and main cities/capital, main cities, rural areas]
Indicator Id:
5184
Rationale:
The creation and implementation of means to deliver multisectoral care, support and services for carers will help to meet the needs of carers, and prevent a decline in their physical and mental health and social well-being.
Definition:
Identifies the accessibility of dementia carer social protection services in different locations including: capital only, main cities/capital only, main cities and rural areas. Financial benefits or social (security) protection for carers of people with dementia include for example carers' benefit, paid or unpaid leave, credited social contributions, respite care, training or price subsidies such as tax allowances, duty rebates, discount transportation fares, free companion fares.
Method of estimation:
Inventory of currently implemented programmes for carers provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5184
Original Submeasure:
What is the accessibility of these services?
Indicator Metadata Registry List
Accessibility of financial benefits/social protection for dementia carers [Capital/capital and main cities/capital, main cities, rural areas]
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