Why Did Gangseo-gu, Seoul Launch the '5064 Middle-Aged Single-Person Household Survey'?

Through a Survey of 17,715 Middle-Aged Single-Person Households Aged 50-64, Customized Public Support and Private Resource Linkage for At-Risk Households

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is launching the "5064 Middle-aged Single-person Household Survey" to proactively identify and support middle-aged single-person households in crisis situations.

As solitary deaths, once mainly considered an issue among the elderly, have recently been occurring increasingly among the middle-aged, there is a growing need for surveys and support targeting this demographic.

Accordingly, the district announced it will conduct a "Middle-aged Single-person Household Survey" to support middle-aged households facing various crises such as retirement and financial hardship.

Considering the COVID-19 situation, a non-face-to-face survey will first be conducted by August targeting 17,715 single-person households aged 50 to 64 residing in the area.

Each household will receive a survey notice by mail containing a QR code. When the recipient scans the QR code with their smartphone camera, they will be directed to the survey page to participate.

Participation is also possible by accessing the district office website (News Plaza - Notices & News - 5064 Middle-aged Single-person Household Survey).

For those who have difficulty using the internet, telephone surveys will also be conducted.

The survey covers ▲housing environment ▲economic activity ▲health status ▲social relationships ▲welfare service needs ▲and whether they wish to consult with a welfare planner at the local community center.

Based on the non-face-to-face survey results, the district plans to select households in crisis requiring further investigation and support for on-site surveys. Households needing health-related support will be visited together with visiting nurses for assessment.

According to the final survey results, customized welfare services will be provided to households in crisis that require assistance.

Households eligible for public support will receive tailored assistance such as ▲National Basic Livelihood Security ▲Seoul-type Basic Security ▲National (Seoul-type) Emergency Welfare ▲Gangseo-type Emergency Relief.

Households requiring various welfare supports will be selected as case management targets by the district and local offices for continuous management. For households needing housing environment improvements, food support, or welfare check-in calls, services will be provided in cooperation with private resources.

Along with this survey, the district plans to continuously identify households in crisis through cooperation with local private resources such as the Dong Hope Dream Group to eliminate welfare blind spots.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "The prolonged COVID-19 crisis has increased the number of middle-aged people facing difficulties such as job loss. We will do our best to actively identify middle-aged single-person households in need and ensure they receive various welfare benefits."

Last year, the district conducted a survey on 2,726 middle-aged single men households out of 10,374, excluding absentees and those who refused to participate, identifying 346 high-risk individuals and providing customized welfare services through public support and private resource linkage.

For more details, please contact the Welfare Policy Division of Gangseo-gu Office.

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