In Uzbekistan, single elderly persons undergo medical examination at "Inson" center

The decision of the Cabinet of Ministers "On additional measures to ensure the rights of the population to receive social protection and to provide state social assistance and services" was adopted. According to the document: - a single person who lives alone and needs the care of others, as well as single elderly people and persons with disabilities will undergo an in-depth medical examination at least once a year based on the schedule approved by "Inson" social service centers ; - social workers are authorized to accept applications for the appointment of allowances and financial assistance for children of low-income families. From January 1, 2024, the actual cases of looking after a person with a disability of group I or a child with a disability under the age of 18, as well as the elderly over the age of 80 who, according to the conclusion of the treatment institution, need the care of others, will be determined by social workers. studied once a year. In this case, the analysis data will be reflected in the "Uniform National Social Protection" information system. Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, social workers who won the regional stage of the "Most Active Social Worker" screening competition held by the National Agency for Social Protection will be admitted to state higher education institutions in the field of "Social Work" are admitted to study on the basis of a payment contract. From July 1, 2024, a unified system of accounting for material assistance and other social services will be launched. Social payments and benefits, including subsidies, services and assistance for each citizen (family) are registered in the AT "Social Protection". By the National Agency of Social Protection: - From November 1, 2023, a system of providing psychological support for people in difficult life situations will be introduced in "Inson" social service centers in districts (cities); - Until November 15, 2023, measures will be taken to place non-governmental non-commercial organizations in the field of social protection in the buildings and structures belonging to the organizations included in the Agency's system, if necessary, on the basis of the right of free use; - Information on the types of work and working conditions possible for a person with a disability according to the state of his health according to the results of a medical and social examination until December 1, 2023 is provided; - By January 1, 2024, the "Hotline" number will be launched, which is designed to quickly consider the appeals of people in need of social protection.

Source: uzreport.news