Lídia Jorge receives Galician Juan de San Clemente prize
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.
'Back Home': Socialist Party wants to create transitional housing to reduce social institutionalisation
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.
7pm: Socialist Party presents 'Return Home' to end social admissions
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.
Government to create 400 social inpatient places in new intermediate units
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.
13:00 — Government creates 400 social care inpatient places
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.
€4 million for homeless centres
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.
Director of the SNS says there are around 2,800 inappropriate hospital admissions
Álvaro Almeida says some people are hospitalised for social reasons and because of a shortage of beds in continuing care.
Portugal with most elderly and fewest care givers
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.
