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01.02.2022Eurostat: Poland in second place with the lowest unemployment in the European UnionAccording to Eurostat, the unemployment rate in Poland in December 2021 was 2.9 percent. This is the second result in the European Union. In December, 504 thousand Poles were without work. 79 thousand less than in December 2020.
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01.02.2022Family 500+. From 1 February applications for the new benefit period can be submitted2022 has brought important changes to the programme "Family 500+". Since January, the programme is operated by the Social Insurance Institution, taking over from local governments the collection of applications for this child benefit. Moreover, from the new year, applications for 500+ can be submitted only electronically, and the money will go to the parents' bank account.
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31.01.2022PLN 5.5 million for a programme to help the homelessA call for proposals has started for the open call for proposals under this year's edition of the "To defeat homelessness. A programme to help the homeless". Helping the homeless is an important element of social solidarity and human empathy. That is why we invite you to submit applications for financial support of projects addressed to the homeless and people at risk of homelessness," says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.
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27.01.2022Changes in social employment already certain. The President signed an amendment to the ActThe mission of social integration centres and clubs, which is to prevent marginalisation and social exclusion, is extremely important. - Several years have passed since the Act on Social Employment came into force and a lot has changed during that time. Hence the amendment to the Act which has just been signed by the President. Thanks to this, the activities will be carried out more effectively - says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.
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27.01.2022Minister Marlena Maląg sent a letter with wishes to the employees of Public Employment ServicesMinister Marlena Maląg sent a letter with wishes to the employees of Public Employment Services on the occasion of their holiday, which falls on 27 January.
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21.01.2022Seniors, need help? Call us on 22 505 11 11The pandemic is ongoing, due to the increase in the number of infections especially the elderly may need help e.g. with shopping. - The support provided so far, including a dedicated helpline, will continue. No one will be left without help. But that's not all, seniors will be able to count on even more - assures the Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg.
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21.01.2022Summary of support for seniors on Grandmother's DayOn the occasion of today's Grandmother's Day and the upcoming Grandfather's Day, Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg wished and thanked seniors for their presence in family life. Then, together with the Deputy Minister Stanislaw Szwed, she summarised the activities addressed to elderly people.
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21.01.2022Ministry will award municipalities for pro-family policy. PRO FAMILIA local government competition launchedThe Ministry of Family and Social Policy is launching the second edition of the "Self-government PRO FAMILIA" competition, which aims to promote pro-family activities carried out by municipalities. - Pro-family policy is supposed to strengthen the family, as well as create a positive image of the family. We want to distinguish the local governments that carry out these tasks in the best way," said the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.
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14.01.2022Minister Maląg on protection for gas consumers: We have taken care of social policy establishmentsEntities carrying out public utility tasks will be covered by tariff protection and will pay for gas at the same rates as individual customers. On 13 January 2022, the Sejm passed the Act on special solutions for the protection of gas fuel consumers in connection with the situation on the gas market.
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11.01.2022Higher co-financing for institutions supporting persons with disabilitiesAt the beginning of the year, financial support for occupational therapy workshops (WTZ) and vocational development centres (ZAZ) increased. As from 2022, co-financing for institutions supporting persons with disabilities amounts to: PLN 24,096 and PLN 27.5 thousand, respectively.