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The Regional Government has authorized a program contract to secure 17 places in the Long-Term Care and Maintenance Unit typology.
The Regional Government Council has authorized, through Resolution no. 535/2026, the signing of a program contract with the entity Lar D’ Ajuda - Lar e Centro de Dia, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda., Unidade V. This measure aims to strengthen the response capacity of the Integrated Continuing Care Network (REDE) in the Long-Term Care and Maintenance Unit (ULDM) typology.
The contract, which involves the Institute of Health Administration, IP-RAM (IASAÚDE, IP-RAM), the Madeira Social Security Institute, IP-RAM (ISSM, IP-RAM), and the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labor and Youth, will be in effect from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The total investment amounts to €1,641,479.20, distributed as follows:
The Legislative Assembly of Madeira has approved a bill to guarantee priority in the transport and supply of medicines to Madeira and the Azores, establishing maximum delivery deadlines.
The redistribution of PRR funds, worth €483,324.05, has been authorized for the creation of Home Support Teams within the Integrated Continuing Care for Mental Health framework.
The Regional Health Directorate has opened an internal competition to fill three permanent positions for senior environmental health technicians.