The City of Ełk, in order to ensure the safety and improvement of the quality of life of the elderly residents of Ełk, implements the "Senior Support Corps" program.

Objectives of the program:

• Providing support services for arranging care services provided in the form of neighbourhood services.

• Improved sense of security and the ability to self-employ functioning in the place of residence of the elderly through access to the so-called "Remote Care".

The program is addressed to people aged 60 and over who have problems with independent functioning due to a health condition, the independent households or living with relatives who do not are able to provide them with sufficient support.

The activities include two modules of the "Senior Support Corps" Program 2026 edition:

• Module I - providing care services in the form of neighbourhood services to seniors aged 60 and over
• Module II - Improving safety and the ability to function independently on site housing for older people by increasing access to so-called 'care for the elderly' distance", as well as support for municipalities in the provision of care services.

The program is co-financed from the state budget and is implemented until the end of 2026.

Module I: co-financing PLN 32,445.00, own contribution PLN 62,055 (total value PLN 94,500)

Module II: co-financing PLN 18,276.00, own contribution PLN 18,204 (total value PLN 36,480)

The implementation of the Programme is coordinated by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Ełk.

MOPS Ełk, 8 Piłsudskiego Street, tel. 87 732 68 10, 87 732 68 11, 87 732 67 23