Government Increases Carer at Home Scheme Subsidy to €9,000 Annually
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In brief
- The annual subsidy for the Carer at Home Scheme has been increased to €9,000.
- This scheme provides financial assistance to families employing a carer for elderly relatives at home.
- The government aims to strengthen support for home-based care options.
The government has announced an increase in the annual subsidy for the Carer at Home Scheme, raising it to €9,000. This scheme provides financial assistance to families who employ a carer to look after their elderly relatives in their own homes.
The Carer at Home Scheme is designed to support individuals who wish to remain in their familiar surroundings while receiving necessary care. By increasing the subsidy, the government aims to make home-based care more accessible and affordable for families across Malta.
This move is part of broader efforts to strengthen support for elderly care, allowing more people to age in place rather than moving into residential homes. The enhanced subsidy is expected to benefit numerous families and carers.
The Carer at Home Scheme, which recently saw its annual subsidy increase to €9,000, is now benefiting over 1,100 elderly individuals. This scheme provides financial assistance to families who employ a carer to look after their elderly relatives at home.
The government's aim with this increased support is to strengthen home-based care options, allowing more elderly people to remain in their familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.
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Updates
- : The Carer at Home Scheme now benefits over 1,100 elderly individuals.