Data from the SNS Executive Directorate show that 734 were awaiting a social-care response and 2,034 a place in continuing care. A ministerial order coming into force on Wednesday revises institutional coordination.
2,800 patients in hospitals are waiting for social care responses
Tuesday, 20 January 2026RSS
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- Almost 2,800 patients in hospitals awaiting a social care response or a place in continuing care10:15pm, 20 Jan 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Nearly 2,800 patients are waiting in hospitals for social care or a place in continuing care9:59pm, 20 Jan 2026 • CNN Portugal
- Almost 2,800 patients are waiting in hospitals for social care support or a place in continuing care8:19pm, 20 Jan 2026 • Correio da Manhã
- Almost 2,800 patients are waiting in hospitals for social care support or a place in continuing care8:14pm, 20 Jan 2026 • Expresso
- Almost 2,800 patients are waiting in hospitals for social care support or a place in continuing care8:04pm, 20 Jan 2026 • Diário de Notícias
