The aim of this section is to provide a description of a selection of PHS measures that have already been implemented in 8 Member States (Belgium, France, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and United-Kingdom) and evidences of the effects generated by these measures. This practices do not cover all the measures in place in the 8 countries but represent relevant practices as an illustration.

Belgium – The Service voucher System

Finland – Tax credit for domestic help

France – Universal Service employment voucher (CESU)

Italy – Aspasia Plus

The Netherlands – Services at home

Spain – Dependency law

Sweden – ROT & RUT avdrag

United-Kingdom – Employer supported childcare voucher