Despite the shorter duration of classes in the occupational therapy workshop, the funding will not be reduced, and a participant who exceeds the time limits for allowed absence from classes will not be removed from the list - these are just some of the changes resulting from the Regulation of the Minister of Family and Social Policy on the operation of occupational therapy workshops during a pandemic.

Spending on support for persons with disabilities amounted to over 27 billion zlotys this year, deputy Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg said in the Sejm on Tuesday. She also stressed that the government had prepared a comprehensive support program for families titled “Pro-Life,” consisting of, among others, comprehensive care for women and children during pregnancy and after childbirth. - We care about the future of Polish women We are introducing solutions to provide them with support and care – she said.

The mObywatel application will be able to display each Big Family Card. The drat act introducing the solution have been entered in the schedule of legislative and programme works carried out by the Council of Ministers – informs the Ministry of Family and Social Policy.

Dedicated helpline for seniors and support for, among others, social welfare centres. On Friday, the government introduced the Solidarity Assistance Corps for the Seniors – programme aiming to help the elderly at the level of the central as well as the local government. It is coordinated by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy. The assumptions of the programme were discussed during a press conference at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister by the Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

The parents of new-borns treated at intensive care units should not be prevented from staying with their children, even during the pandemic. Hospitals should make every effort to allow mothers to remain with their child. The medical community, representatives of the Family Council and the Ministry of Family and Social Policy appeal for the Mothers of new-borns to be treated as members of the therapeutic team.

Caring for the security of the elderly who use, for instance, care services or who attend “Senior+” facilities, the Ministry of Family and Social Policy together with the Chief Sanitary Inspector have prepared updated instructions and principles applicable during the pandemic. – We care to ensure that the elderly are able to safely use the services or attend classes – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

Nearly all areas of our lives had to undergo drastic changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The current situation is particularly dangerous to the elderly, who are at the greatest risk of the virus. However, the elderly are not alone in these difficult times - they can still count on the support of their closest relatives. The use of latest technologies is particularly important for that purpose. - It not only allows to remain in contact with the other people but also guarantees safety for the elderly - says the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

The past few weeks have been a time when the coronavirus pandemic has continued to grow. That is why it is so important to remember and apply the basic safety principles that significantly reduce the risk of infection. - This is especially true for the elderly. I strongly advise you to remain careful and stay at home if possible – stresses the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.

A press briefing on the protection and support of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic took place at the Ministry of Family and Social Policy on Wednesday. - Senior citizens are the foundation of families, and just like the foundations of a solid home, they require special care - said Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

Each area of our lives had to undergo drastic change because of the coronavirus pandemic. The changes have also affected social welfare homes - places for people who require 24-hour care. Social welfare homes have implemented good practices during the pandemic in order to help the persons who are the most susceptible to the coronavirus due to their age, illness or disability.