More than 358,000 people served in Andalusia
In Málaga, the Andalusian dependency system has reached record figures by July 2026, with a total of 358,621 people served. This figure represents an increase of 68.97% since 2018, when there were fewer beneficiaries.
Additionally, more than 564,000 benefits have been granted, which equates to a growth of 102.1% compared to four years ago.
Reduction of waiting times
The Ministry of Social Services, Families and Equality has indicated that the waiting time to access the system has been reduced to 424 days, the lowest figure in the last 15 years. This data contrasts with waiting times exceeding three and a half years during the previous administration.
Loles López, Minister of Social Services, has highlighted that these improvements are due to several initiatives, such as the simplification of the administrative procedure, the implementation of a computer system for tracking files, and the reduction of time to open new residential centres.
The increase in funding has also been significant in recent years. Since 2019, funding allocated to residential places and day centres for the elderly has grown by 33.4%, while resources for people with disabilities have increased by 38.9%.
The Home Help Service (SAD) has seen a 34.3% increase in its funding since Juanma Moreno took over as president of the Junta, contrasting with the 0% increase between 2007 and 2018.
In the last four years, more than 5,000 new places have been created in the system, compared to 283 new places during the last legislature of the PSOE. López has emphasized that all new places have the necessary financial support, unlike in previous stages.
The minister has demanded that the Spanish Government sign a financing agreement covering 50% of dependency costs, similar to the one reached with the Basque Country, and has requested the payment of nearly 6 billion euros owed to Andalusia due to the underfunding of the dependency system.
You may also like
