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Support for carers of a family member in Greece
The benefits that may apply to you in this situation. Each page explains amounts, eligibility and how to apply, with a link to the official source.
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Help at Home
Free home care services for older people and people with disabilities.
Body: Πύλη Οικογενειακής Πολιτικής — Βοήθεια στο Σπίτι
EOPYY: Dressings and Wound-Healing Products for Pressure Ulcers, Ulcers and Wounds
EOPYY reimburses therapeutic dressings and wound-healing products for pressure ulcers, burns, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers and open wounds, with a doctor's opinion.
Body: ΕΟΠΥΥ — Ενιαίος Κανονισμός Παροχών Υγείας (ΕΚΠΥ 2025), άρθρο 44
Professional Foster Care for Children with Disabilities
A monthly fee of €1,850 gross from OPEKA for professional foster parents of children with disabilities.
Body: Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής & Οικογένειας (πύλη oikogeneia.gov.gr)
Absolute disability allowance (constant-attendance supplement)
e-EFKA pensioners (old-age, disability or survivor's pension) who need the constant attendance of another person because of a severe disability
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ
Day Care Centres (KD-IF) for People with Disabilities, Covered by EOPYY
EOPYY covers day care for people with disabilities at contracted Day Care Centres: therapies, educational and creative activities, medical monitoring and transport to and from home. A specialist's medical opinion is needed.
Body: ΕΟΠΥΥ (Εθνικός Οργανισμός Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Υγείας) — gov.gr
Day Care Centres for the Elderly (KIFI)
Older people who cannot fully look after themselves or need more care, and who live alone or in social isolation.
Body: Δήμος
KLIK ZOIS — Free Telecare Service for Independent Living of the Elderly and People with Disabilities (Central Macedonia Region)
An older person or a person with a disability, permanently resident in the Region of Central Macedonia.
Body: Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας
ClickZois — Free 24h Telecare and Remote Monitoring for Older People and People with Disabilities (Region of Western Greece)
The Region of Western Greece provides a free device with a panic button, fall detection or location tracking, with 24-hour support from social workers and psychologists. It is for residents aged 60+ with health problems, or people with a disability of at least 50%, who live alone or without adequate support.
Body: Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας — Γενική Διεύθυνση Δημόσιας Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας
Financial Support for Persons with Severe Intellectual Disability
People with a severe intellectual disability, with a KEPA assessment
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ
Financial Support for Persons with Cerebral Palsy
People with cerebral palsy, KEPA assessment
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ
Meal Programme for Vulnerable Groups, Municipality of Nikaia – Agios Ioannis Rentis (home-delivered meal)
One free meal a day, delivered at home, for lonely, infirm and elderly people with no financial means and no family to support them. The municipality's social workers decide who joins (tel. 2132004814, 2132004821).
Body: Δήμος Νίκαιας – Αγίου Ιωάννη Ρέντη
Personal Assistant for Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities aged 16-67 with a lifelong KEPA certification, a main condition of 67% or more or absolute disability, who live permanently and legally in Greece
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Έναρξη υποβολής αιτήσεων στο πρόγραμμα «Προσωπικός Βοηθός για Άτομα με Αναπηρία» (24/8/2026)
Supported Living (SLA) and Independent Living (ILA) Accommodation for People with Disabilities, Covered by EOPYY
EOPYY covers the care and board fee of people with an intellectual disability who live permanently in contracted Supported or Independent Living Accommodation, when their family cannot support them.
Body: ΕΟΠΥΥ (Εθνικός Οργανισμός Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Υγείας) — gov.gr
Supported Living Home (SYD) of the Municipality of Tripoli
24-hour residence, care and social-inclusion support for 4 adults with autism or an intellectual disability who can look after themselves, in an accessible building in central Tripoli.
Body: Δήμος Τρίπολης
Dementia Counselling Station, Municipality of Rafina–Pikermi
Free cognitive assessment, non-drug therapy groups for people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, prevention groups for healthy older people, and counselling/training for carers, from the Municipality of Rafina–Pikermi.
Body: Δήμος Ραφήνας–Πικερμίου (Τμήμα Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας και Δημόσιας Υγείας)
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Carer's Leave for Dependent Family Member
Employees caring for a relative for a serious medical reason or because of a disability
Under review
Home Care Programme for Pensioners (e-EFKA)
Old-age, disability and survivors' pensioners (former IKA / public sector) and uninsured elderly people of the former OGA, aged 78 or over, who live alone or with a spouse and have difficulty looking after themselves
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑUnder review