The number of people receiving economic benefits in Ibiza within the framework of the Dependency Law has grown by 10% in the last year, reaching 4,490 beneficiaries. This increase reflects the growing need for support for those who require daily assistance on the island, a service that continues to be the focus of the Balearic Government. In addition, the use of telecare has grown by 12%, consolidating itself as a key resource to facilitate the autonomy of users without the need to resort to residential centers.
Lack of vacancies forces to reinforce home-based care
The increase in the demand for aid coincides with an undeniable reality: the socio-sanitary residences of Ibiza and Formentera are at the limit of their capacity. As explained by the general director of Dependency, Maria Castro, all the places in these centers are occupied, which reinforces the commitment of the Govern to promote home care. “We want to continue strengthening home care services so that users can receive the care they need without having to move to a residence,” said Castro, speaking to Radio Ibiza, stressing that this strategy not only relieves the pressure on the centers, but also improves the quality of life of users.
Uncertainty regarding the transfer of residences
One of the pending issues is still the transfer of the management of the residences of Can Blai, Can Raspalls and Cas Serres to the Consell de Ibiza. Although talks are ongoing to advance the process, no changes are expected in the short term due to the complexity of the transfer. “We are still in negotiations and holding regular meetings, but it is not a simple process,” admitted Castro. In the meantime, the island continues to depend on a system in which waiting lists for a place in a residence continue to be a problem with no solution in sight.