Expansion of Care Services at Jungnang-gu Dolbom SOS Center to Minimize Care Gaps

Addition of Companion Support, Housing Convenience, Welfare Check, and Health Support Services to Existing 4 Major Services... Call for Service Providers Following Expansion of Care SOS Centers... Applications Accepted at District Office Welfare Policy Department from March 15 to 19

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is expanding the Care SOS Center services from the existing 4 major services to 8 major services this year and is accepting applications for service providers until the 19th.

The Care SOS Center is available to seniors, disabled persons, and middle-aged individuals aged 50 and over who have difficulty living independently due to sudden illness, accidents, or disabilities. It provides customized care services such as temporary home care (care services through home visits), short-term facility care (short-term facility admission), meal support (meal delivery to maintain basic nutrition), and information counseling (consultation on care-related issues).

Residents with middle income below 85%, including low-income groups, can use the service free of charge.

The 4 expanded services this year include ▲ health support providing health consultations, medication, and medical management ▲ accompaniment support assisting essential outings ▲ residential convenience supporting simple home repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and hygiene ▲ and welfare checks providing daily greetings and companionship.

The district is inviting applications from institutions to provide Care SOS Center services to ensure stable delivery of high-quality services to residents. Institutions wishing to participate in the Care SOS Center can apply by visiting the Welfare Policy Office at Jungnang-gu Office by March 19.

The agreement period is from April 1 to March 31, 2022, during which the contracted services will be provided to care request recipients. The results of the evaluation will be individually notified in March.

For more details on the application process, please check the Jungnang-gu Office website under Jungnang Introduction → Jungnang News → Announcements/Notices.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, “Through the expanded Care SOS Center services this year, we expect to minimize any potential care gaps caused by COVID-19,” adding, “We will make every effort to ensure that any resident in need can receive care services.”

Despite the spread of COVID-19 last year, the district supported uninterrupted care services, providing 986 cases of service. Additionally, through discovery surveys, 520 people in need of care were identified, and counseling and support were promoted to eliminate blind spots in care.

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