„Patronage care for elderly and people with disabilities for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in the municipality of Opan“

This project proposal is oriented towards supporting people with disabilities and elderly who in a crisis have difficulties in moving and limited possibilities for supplying themselves with essential commodities and medication and for paying their utility bills. The main objective of the project is to improve the quality of life and remove barriers to social inclusion of people at risk, for whom in a crisis there is a big risk to not satisfy their current needs, as well as to have additional needs. Additionally, the inclusion of people, directly affected by the crisis (people most threatened by COVID-19 and people in quarantine) in the project will contribute to direct support, not just for them, but also for prevention of a spread among the community. The expected short-term effects of the achievement of the project’s goal are related to providing support to vulnerable elderly people with and without disabilities in the municipality of Opan for dealing with everyday life. The main activities planned are: recruitment of staff for management and provision of the service, provision of support at home, purchase of necessary products and medication, payment of utility bills and urgent administrative services. In view of ensuring access of the users to the service and their safety, possibilities for transport, as well as protective equipment for the team. It is expected that the number of users will be 20 people in the municipality of Opan, entified by the Managing authority as acceptable. The duration of the project is 8 months and the services will be provided hourly, depending on the needs of the target groups.

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