Seongdong-gu Provides User-Customized 'Daily Care Service'

Household services, daily support, hospital accompaniment, psychological support, etc., for middle-aged and older adults and young family caregivers needing help with daily life... Up to 72 hours per month, support for up to 3 years, services selectable through issued voucher cards via service providers

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeong Wono) is newly implementing the ‘Daily Care Service’ project, which provides customized integrated care services for middle-aged adults and young family caregivers who need care in their daily lives.

The ‘Daily Care Service’ is a service that comprehensively provides home care and household services necessary for daily life to middle-aged adults aged 40 to 64 who need care due to illness or injury, and to young family caregivers aged 19 to 39 who care for family members suffering from illnesses or mental disorders or who are responsible for their livelihood, thereby alleviating the difficulties in daily life of residents in care blind spots.

The main services are divided into basic services such as home care including bathing and changing clothes, household support such as cleaning and laundry, and daily support such as accompaniment during outings (shopping, bank errands, etc.), and specialized services such as meal and nutrition management support, hospital accompaniment, and psychological support.

Basic services can be used from 12 hours up to a maximum of 72 hours per month depending on the service type, and up to two specialized services can be selected.

Daily Care Service Information

The service can be used for six months, and upon reassessment, support can be extended up to three years. Eligible individuals will be issued a voucher card (National Happiness Card) and can select and use desired services through contracts with designated service providers. Service providers can be checked through the Social Service Electronic Voucher website.

Anyone can apply for the service regardless of income criteria, but a partial co-payment may occur depending on the income level of the applying household and the type of service. Those who wish to use the service can apply by visiting the local community service center in their resident registration jurisdiction.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "I hope that middle-aged adults and young family caregivers who were in care blind spots can overcome difficulties in daily life and enjoy a healthy daily life through the ‘Daily Care Service.’ We will continue to make meticulous efforts to provide high-quality customized services that can fill care gaps and improve quality of life."

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