The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has limited cuts to its 24-hour intensive care services, according to a report by haeusliche-pflege.net published on August 27, 2026.[398536] A court has also recently ruled on the compensation for caregivers in residential care facilities (WGs), with the decision affecting the funding model for these services.[179383] The ruling aims to ensure fair compensation for caregivers in the long-term care sector, which is a growing concern in Germany due to an aging population.[179383]