Action plan for the professions of older persons and independent living

Plan d'action pour les métiers du grand âge et de l'autonomie : un an d'avancées majeures pour les professionnels

The Action plan for the professions of older persons and independent living aims to enhance the attractiveness of professions in care for older persons and autonomy sector, improve working conditions, and address the high demand for recruitment in this field. The policy involves the French Government, specifically the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Insertion, and the Ministry of Solidarity and Health. Key stakeholders include regional health agencies (ARS), Pôle Emploi, and various professional branches within the care for older persons sector. This national policy targets professionals in care for older persons and autonomy, including those working in EHPADs (nursing homes) and home care services. It aims to address the needs of the ageing population across France. The policy includes several key strategies, such a revaluation of salaries with significant salary increases for care workers; urgent recruitment drives resulting in thousands of new hires; enhanced and expanded training opportunities to improve professional qualifications, and initiatives to improve working conditions and reduce job-related stress. Since its adoption, the policy has led to the recruitment of thousands of professionals and significant salary increases, improving the sector's attractiveness. The policy was adopted in October 2020.