The state will prioritise the wellbeing of the aged, Deputy Welfare Minister Marilena Evangelou mentioned on Friday.
The Council of Ministers has accredited the primary Nationwide Technique for Lively Ageing for 2025-2030, together with the Motion Plan for Lively Ageing for 2025-2027.
The technique outlines a broad framework for aged welfare, introducing a sequence of initiatives below three key pillars.
One of many main new actions is the subsidy scheme for lodging and care in aged houses. “This scheme will increase the grant for beneficiaries from €745 to €1,300, with 75 % of aged houses throughout Cyprus already collaborating,” Evangelou mentioned.
The cost of the brand new allowances will probably be rolled out in two phases, beginning subsequent month.
Moreover, the nationwide technique consists of the Dwelling Assist Programme for the Aged, geared toward lowering loneliness and fostering intergenerational interplay. “This programme will probably be carried out with the precious cooperation of educational establishments and the voluntary participation of scholars,” Evangelou defined.
In the meantime, the ‘Pink Button’ alert service is predicted to change into operational throughout the 12 months via the State Support Plan for Social Welfare Providers.
“As a part of this framework, we may also introduce initiatives to strengthen the participation of older individuals in decision-making our bodies,” she added.
The technique will additional deal with enhancing social integration by selling ability growth via lifelong studying and digital literacy initiatives.
