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The amount is 10% higher than the cost of a place in a care home and was agreed with the social sector. The measure aims to free up hospitals where almost 2,800 users were awaiting a social-care response in January.
The Government will pay €1,876.30 for each intermediate bed in the social sector that frees up hospital beds occupied by social admissions, the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security (MTSSS) said in a statement.
Social-care institutions are requesting a monthly payment of €1,700 for every social case transferred out of hospitals.
Almost 2,800 patients were admitted to public hospitals in mid-January awaiting a social care response or a place in continuing care, according to data from the Executive Directorate of the National Health Service (DE-SNS).
The information obtained by Lusa also indicates that, this year up to 14 January, 61 patients were admitted to social care: 58 via the District Centres of Social Security and three via the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Lisbon.
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.
The book “Misericórdia” was written at the request of Lídia Jorge's mother, who died on 19 April 2020 from COVID-19 in a social care institution in the Algarve.
The Socialist Party (PS) will submit a bill titled “Coming Home” to Parliament proposing the creation of transitional residences aimed at reducing social institutionalisation. The policy seeks to shift care from large institutions to local, secure accommodation that supports reintegration, bridging healthcare and housing needs. Analytically, the measure could advance deinstitutionalisation and community-based care, but its success will depend on funding, local delivery capacity, regulatory safeguards and clear pathways to permanent housing.
The Socialist Party (PS) will present 'Return Home' at 7pm — a proposal aimed at ending 'social admissions' (placements in institutions for social rather than medical reasons) and promoting care at home.
The Government plans to create 400 social inpatient places in new intermediate units, contracted with organisations from the social and solidarity sector, aimed at people who have been medically discharged but cannot yet be transferred to permanent continuing care services.
Measure announced at the Council of Ministers. Intermediate units are of a temporary nature. Also, Gouveia e Melo says there is significant demagoguery in the political system.
Home News €4 million for homeless centres €4 million for homeless centres The Government will open new applications in January for the program that provides funding for the construction and renovation of social facilities.
Álvaro Almeida says some people are hospitalised for social reasons and because of a shortage of beds in continuing care.
Home News Portugal with most elderly and fewest care givers Portugal with most elderly and fewest care givers According to the OECD's Health at a Glance 2025 report, Portugal continues to have few resources for long-term care.
