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New Whatsapp support chat for carers
Social Services. Anonymous and confidential free support on 655 505 517.
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Over 350 climate shelters open to help beat the heat
Climate emergency. Some 98% of people in Barcelona have a climate shelter within 10 minutes of their home and 68% have one within 5 minutes.
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Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat de Catalunya agree to set up a research and support centre for care
Science. Both institutions have signed a protocol to work together with the economic fabric to make the current model of care for the elderly and dependent persons more competitive.
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Municipal resources and services for carers
Caring city. Projects such as Barcelona Cuida, the Carer Card and the Concilia free child-minding service make Barcelona a leader in care.
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Second office of the Care, Recovery and Reception Service (SARA) to be located in L’Eixample
Feminism and women. The government commission of 21 March gave initial approval to the project to condition the new premises, located in C/ Muntaner.
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What mental health services are there in the city?
Teenagers and young people. Information about municipal services providing emotional and psychological support.
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Agreement with the Fundació Blanquerna to reduce the digital divide among elderly people
Elderly people. The MasterTIC project will be developed to improve digital skills among the over-60s.
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Keys to 85 flats for the elderly handed over
Housing. The homes form part of the Porta Trinitat municipal housing project in Sant Andreu and offer specific services for the over-65s.
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3D projects to improve the autonomy of people with visual disabilities
Inclusion. Les Corts fab lab produces inclusive board games and a holder for the remote control to activate traffic lights.
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Barcelona Activa opens a new information point for certifying professional skills
Employment and work. The municipal economic promotion agency has opened a new information point for certifying professional skills. This will enable more people to obtain an official certification that will improve their...