Brandenburg relies on local care: Nursing on site will continue!

Brandenburg relies on local care: Nursing on site will continue!

Bad Wilsnack, Deutschland - The care on site in Brandenburg continues to be strengthened. According to a report by the Uckermark Kurier, the state of Brandenburg has announced that the “Nursing on site” funding program will also be financed beyond June 2025. This communication comes from Bernd Atzenroth, the district's press spokesman. The aim of the program is to advance local care policy and to improve the quality of life of older people.

The funding program was launched in 2021 and is located as part of the “Pact for Care”, which provides around 20 million euros annually for the care infrastructure. However, the question of how things will continue after June 2025 remains. So far, eight of the eleven municipalities in the Prignitz district have made use of the funding to expand their care offers and to promote the self -determination of those affected.

central measures and successes

What are the focus of the "care on site" initiative? The important measures include the creation of day structures for seniors and those in need of care, the support of neighborhood aids and the development of training courses for caring relatives. Successful projects such as the "nursing café" in Wittenberge offer relatives information and support, while the exhibition "Care in everyday life" creates awareness of the challenges in everyday care.

In Perleberg, a new concept for supporting people in need of care and their relatives, which is based on voluntary work, is developed. A joint lunch table is also organized in Bad Wilsnack, which not only promotes social participation, but also reduces loneliness. Another important focus is on the support of people with dementia - among other things through special care offers and information events.

financial perspectives and new initiatives

The financing of the care services will be increased by 4.5 % from January 1, 2025, which benefits those in need of care. This falls in the prospect of new funding opportunities. From 2025, countries and municipalities can promote model projects for regional support together with the long -term care insurance, where up to 30 million euros are available annually. The access to nursing offers should be improved and support for those in need of care and their relatives should be strengthened.

Communication from the Prignitz district emphasizes that the need for continuous financing of "care on site" to cover the increasing need for care services remains urgent. Interested parties will find an overview of the contacts of the program on the district's website.

For a comprehensive overview of the offers of long-term care insurance and the upcoming changes, the online guide of the Federal Ministry of Health is also very helpful. An overview of the care services is provided here, which includes both care allowance and nursing benefits for outpatient and inpatient care.

Overall, it can be seen that in the district of Prignitz and beyond a good hand in the planning and implementation of nursing programs is necessary in order to be able to react adequately to the needs of the older population. The focus on communal solutions and regional support could help meet the challenges in nursing.