Seniors and nursing centres in Lower Saxony
Since 01.01.2014 there has been a new advisory structure for senior citizens in Lower Saxony.
The new counselling centres not only replace the previous form of senior services offices, but also introduce the remit of the nursing centres (PSP) into the counselling centres. This will remove the coexistence of the above-mentioned counselling centres and create a common counselling centre. This breaks down double structures and leads to optimized advice from a single source.
The Seniors and Nursing Centres of Lower Saxony offer citizens and their families advice on all topics relevant to the elderly and on questions of care.
The care advice in the strict sense according to Sections 7 and 7a of the Social Code – Eleventh Book (SGB XI) by the nursing allowances remains unchanged.
The Lower Saxony Seniors and Nursing Centres also set up a local network of voluntary, neighbourly and professional providers. They also act as a stimulus for the development of innovative offerings for the target groups. The potential of older people will continue to be strengthened and exploited, their independence and quality of life will be preserved and promoted.
Who should I contact?
In principle, the responsibility lies with the district and the district-free city, the state capital of Hanover, the Hanover region and the city of Göttingen.
Which documents are required?
No documents are required.
What are the fees?
There are no charges.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
No deadlines need to be observed.
What else should I know?
The "DUO" qualification programme is an important area of responsibility for the Lower Saxony Nursing And Nursing Centres. The qualification of the volunteer senior companions takes place under the umbrella of the Volunteer Academy of Lower Saxony. The seniors and nursing centres of Lower Saxony mediate the assignments of the volunteer seniors' companions.
The "DUO" program essentially includes the day-to-day support of senior citizens and must be distinguished from the low-threshold care and relief services in accordance with Sections 45b and c of the Social Code – Eleventh Book (SBG XI). Please note the information there.
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Gender Equality
