On May 15, 2023, the Radika-DE association held a public debate on the topic “How to deal with the challenge – Care of the elderly and people with disabilities” in its premises in Centar Zhupa.
At the debate, the results of monitoring the implementation of the pre-election promise “Help and care in the home for the elderly and people with special needs” which is part of the municipal program for 2023 were presented.
Around 20 attendees, representatives from ELS Centar Zhupa and other institutions, non-governmental organizations and local population debated the issue of the need for this project as well as its success so far. Those present emphasized the importance of this pre-election promise, as well as the joint commitment to its sustainability.
The key findings and recommendations that emerged both from this event and from the monitoring of the promise mainly refer to the need for greater sharing of information and strengthening the cooperation of local authorities with the civil sector and the local population, with the aim of a better quality of life for the population of this municipality.
The results of the monitoring so far show that the municipality is working to fulfill the promise within its capabilities. Out of 20 trained persons, currently only 13 persons serve even 50 users of the services, which shows that the local self-government is facing a lack of caregivers, which requires finding a quick solution.
