Informação: Government of the Azores supports 1,421 families under the Lease Incentive measure, starting in February
The Government of the Azores will support 1,421 families under the "Lease Incentive" measure starting in February, which corresponds to a monthly support over 216 Euros and an annual public support of nearly 2.6 million Euros. A total of 1.575 applications were submitted, including new processes and renewal processes from previous application periods; the approval rate exceeded 90%. The univers... Mais >>

Informação: Social policies are crucial to fight isolation, says Andreia Cardoso
Social policies are crucial to fight isolation, says Andreia Cardoso The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Lagoa that the implementation of social policies is "decisive" to fight loneliness, noting that this has been a main concern in the Government's action. "It is precisely these concerns and these fundamental aspects of life in the communities that the Regional Government has... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores "praises" Parental Education Programme, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity praised the investment made by the Government of the Azores in the Parental Education Programme and the technicians who promoted it among beneficiary families. "There has been a decrease in the number of conflicts as well as in their severity, which is the best possible outcome for a pioneering programme in the definition of strategic goals and inter... Mais >>

Informação: Governo dos Açores já investiu mais de 7,5 ME nesta legislatura em equipamentos dirigidos à população idosa da Terceira
A Secretária Regional da Solidariedade Social afirmou hoje, em Angra do Heroísmo, que o Executivo Açoriano já investiu “mais de 7,5 milhões de euros" nesta legislatura na remodelação e construção de lares e centros de dia e de convívio dirigidos à população idosa da ilha Terceira. Andreia Cardoso falava na inauguraç... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores has invested more than 7.5 million Euros in infrastructures for the elderly on Terceira Island during the current legislative period
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Azorean Government has already invested "more than 7.5 million Euros" during this legislative period in the construction of homes, day centres and social centres for the elderly population of Terceira Island. Andreia Cardoso spoke at the opening of "Comendador José Cardoso Romeiro" Day and Night Centre, ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests more than two million Euros in the new Elderly Home of Altares on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed on Terceira Island that the new Elderly Home of the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Altares, opened today, represents an investment of the Regional Government over two million Euros. "The construction of the Elderly Home of 'Santa Casa da Misericórdia' of Altares represents an investment of the Regional Government of about 2.2 millio... Mais >>

Informação: New investments reinforce support network for Azorean children and families, announced Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced that the Regional Charter Public Works provides for this year another 12 investments, including nurseries, kindergartens, Free Time Occupation Centres and intergenerational centres, which will reinforce the support policies for Azorean children and families pursued in the current legislative period. "In 2016, we will continue to develop these policies. T... Mais >>

Informação: Governo dos Açores considera fundamental apoiar o cuidador informal, afirma Andreia Cardoso
A Secretária Regional da Solidariedade Social afirmou hoje, em Ponta Delgada, que o plano de reestruturação dos Serviços de Apoio Domiciliário (SAD) preparado pelo Governo dos Açores para as instituições do arquipélago define como prioritário o apoio ao cuidador informal. “Parece-nos que é fundamental apoiar o cuidador no descanso... Mais >>

Informação: Measures to support the elderly also demonstrate the solidarity of the Azores, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated today that the social support measures for the elderly, such as the Regional Pension Supplement and the support to the purchase of medicine, are also a way of demonstrating the solidarity of the Azores. "Every day, we make an effort to be able to honour the legacy and heritage we received from more experienced generations. We are doing everything to enhance... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores emphasises importance of supporting informal caregivers, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated today that the restructuring plan for Home Support Services (SAD), carried out by the Government of the Azores for regional institutions, awards priority status to the support for informal caregivers. "It is essential to support caregivers in their resting moments," stressed Andreia Cardoso. The government official spoke at the opening of the Re... Mais >>