Personal Assistant
Pilot Programme “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities”
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs introduced and ran the pilot programme “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” through June 2024. The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs then took over and continued its implementation.
Programme objective
The programme is part of a broader social-support framework aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families. Through a Personal Assistant, it seeks to support independent living and equal participation in every aspect of social, economic, political and cultural life. The Personal Assistant scheme was established by Law 4837/2021.
Pilot implementation
In the first phase, 1,000 people from Attica were selected to receive Personal Assistant services for two years. The second phase began in 2023, allowing a further 1,250 people from across Greece to use the service for one year. A total of 2,250 people are taking part in the pilot.
Assessment and selection process
Applicants are assessed by specialised interdisciplinary committees, taking into account:
their social circumstances;
their daily routine; and
their disability and level of functioning.
Based on the committee’s decision, a monthly allowance is granted. Beneficiaries may use it to choose one or more Personal Assistants from the dedicated Personal Assistant Register.
Funding and next steps
The pilot programme is funded with €41 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Information about the programme’s nationwide rollout, funded through the NSRF, is expected during 2025.
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