A group of different types of support for informal caregivers, bringing together several rights of those who have to provide support to family members and friends suffering from illness and in need of assistance, so that the carer has the best conditions for supporting and assisting the person who needs it.

All persons who provide care to a person with dependency, at home, without financial remuneration.

A formal application for recognition of the informal caregiver must be made.

– Regional Legislative Decree 22/2019/A;
– Regulatory Order no. 9/2020 of 12 March 2020;
– Directive no. 19/2020 of 12 February 2020;
– Directive no. 18/2020 of 12 February 2020;
– Directive no. 94/2020 of 6 July 2020;
– Regulatory Order no. 5/2020 of 12 February 2020;
– Regulatory Order no. 16/2020 of 28 May 2020;

More information at: https://apoioaocuidador.azores.gov.pt

or send e-mail to: [email protected]

Local Informal Caregiver Support Office, operating in the Healthcare Unit/Centre of the district of residence, or online, using the platform https://apoioaocuidador.azores.gov.pt