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Realignment in Lübeck: Opportunities for migrants and the care industry!
In Lübeck, the realignment of senior citizens' facilities is welcomed in order to sustainably meet the increasing need for care.
Realignment in Lübeck: Opportunities for migrants and the care industry!
In Lübeck, the realignment of the city's senior citizens' facilities (SIE) is bringing a breath of fresh air. The Forum for migrants in Lübeck is pleased about the support of the Schleswig-Holstein municipal supervisory authority. This assessment could be crucial for the future direction of care facilities in the city and comes at a time when the shortage of skilled workers in the sector is becoming increasingly pressing.
A letter dated June 20, 2025 shows that the planned changes to SIE are aimed at improving profitability. The chairman of the board, Aydin Candan, emphasizes that this realignment is intended to serve the city's loss minimization and surplus strategy. “I appeal to all factions in Lübeck’s citizens to act quickly,” demands Candan. Concrete steps are needed to address the challenges facing the city.
The demographic challenge
With around 65,000 people with a migration history, Lübeck represents a diverse society, with almost 30 percent of the population being descendants of migrants. At the same time, the number of people in need of care is constantly increasing, while there are not enough young people interested in the nursing profession. Loud bpb.de There could be a shortage of up to 500,000 nursing professionals by 2035.
The ongoing economization of the nursing sector with increased time pressure and stressful working conditions does not make the situation any easier. Insufficient recognition of nursing work leads to high turnover, and some companies see the immigration of skilled workers as a possible way out of the bottleneck. This immigration has been encouraged through various programs aimed at recruiting nurses from countries with a skilled labor surplus. In particular, the “Triple Win” program, which has existed since 2016, has successfully recruited skilled workers from non-EU countries – over 4,000 nursing staff since 2010.
Regulation and support for care facilities
Another important aspect of care in Schleswig-Holstein is residential care supervision, which regulates the supervision of inpatient facilities. This is done by district administrators and mayors who are guided by the legal basis of the Self-Determination Strengthening Act. There are regular unannounced audits of facilities to ensure that supplies are maintained locally. Kreis-pinneberg.de highlights that audits also respond to complaints and, if necessary, carry out unannounced checks.
The nursing base in the Pinneberg district offers support to people looking for advice. Those seeking advice can receive free and more independent advice on admission to old people's and nursing homes by calling 04101 555-464. The nursing emergency telephone is also available around the clock to clarify urgent concerns.
The needs of those in need of care and the challenges for immigrant nursing staff require a rethink in the industry. It is not only essential to attract skilled workers, but also to ensure their sustainable integration into the teams. Given the existing cultural differences and language barriers, it is important that institutions provide operational support for the recognition of qualifications and language acquisition.
The coming years will be crucial in setting the course for a future in which all nursing staff, regardless of their background, feel comfortable and valued. It is important to work together to address the challenges that concern the care industry today and tomorrow.