14.10.2022

ABOUT 32,000 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ELDERLY WILL RECEIVE CARE IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT UNDER THE HRDP 2021-2027

About 32,000 people with disabilities and elderly people who are dependent on care will receive integrated services according to their individual needs under the Care at Home measure. The procedure is financed under the "Human Resources Development" Program (2021 - 2027) of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and is now open for application by the Program's Governing Body. Project proposals can be submitted by municipalities, and it is permissible to apply in partnership with other municipalities. The budget of the procedure is BGN 175 million. The main goal of the "Care at home" measure is to provide support in a home environment for people with disabilities and the elderly who are dependent on care.

Operation "Care at Home" will expand the possibilities for providing social and integrated health and social services in a home environment. The services will be provided to those in need for a period of 12 months and will include the delivery of food and essential products, prevention of health and socially significant diseases and assistance, provision of psychological support. The measure will also provide staff transportation to and from the homes of people in need, as well as training and supervision of employees.

The activities of the operation will be implemented by 2025. The deadline for submission of project proposals by the municipalities is January 31, 2023. The conditions and application documents are published on the website of HRDP and ISUN.