Members of the Ombudsman’s National Preventive Group (NPG) conducted a visit to the Social Care Facility No.1 for Children with Limited Health Capacities of the Social Services Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population.

During the visit, all the area of the facility, including its dormitory, kitchen, canteen, rehabilitation and medical rooms were inspected, and the existing situation of arranging social care was monitored.

The administration and staff of the facility, as well as the psychologist, social worker and other specialists were interviewed in order to investigate the treatment issues. 

The NPG members made relevant recommendations to the facility administration on the elimination of shortcomings found in the living conditions during the visit, as well as on ensuring and promoting the rights of children with disabilities, and improvement of activities in this field. Moreover, detailed information was given about the means of application to the Ombudsman, including the 24-hour Call Center 916.