“Social protection is based on humans. We cannot shield our structures unless we invest in our employees from Komotini to Lasithi and from Zakynthos to Rhodesthe”. This was emphasized by the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Domna Michaelidou, during a teleconference, which he had with the presidents of all ministry supervised bodies.

The teleconference was attended by the heads of all social welfare centers, that is, public structures that host and employ elderly, people with disabilities, infants and children throughout the country. The conference was also attended by the Governors of OPECA, the National Deaf Foundation and the Center for Education and Blind.

Speaking to the presidents of the supervised bodies, Domna Michaelidou made special reference to the course from 2019 until today, stressing that the reform of the welfare is continuous and multilevel: “With all our strengths we operate dozens of structures across the country that host the elderly, people with disabilities and children“

During the teleconference, it was extensively discussed what the real needs of the structures are and – in particular – what is the planning for their adequate staffing with the Minister to make special reference to the efforts that have been made already in 2019. “We have announced more than 500 permanent positions in 2021 and only 10%. Our main concern is to staff the structures for their better functioning. “

“We want alive, community -integrated structures, with human face and modern services. And this is not just a political direction. It is our duty, “the minister said.

Domna Michaelidou, finally, stressed that “we cannot plan social policy without listening to those who serve it daily. Care is not an abstract meaning. He has a name, face and responsibility. “