President Nikos Christodoulides has announced plans for comprehensive increases to all disability-related benefits in Cyprus, pending Council of Ministers approval. The announcement was made during a meeting with the Social Alliance for the Citizen, which includes the Cyprus Federation of Patient Associations, the Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of the Disabled, and the Elderly Observatory. The proposed measures will apply to all existing beneficiaries and will also expand support to additional groups of people with disabilities.

The discussions also highlighted critical issues such as the shortage of long-term care services for elderly individuals and chronic patients, as well as delays in the rollout of the “red button” emergency assistance program. These concerns underscore ongoing challenges in providing adequate care and support for vulnerable populations in Cyprus. The government is expected to make the official announcement regarding the benefit increases within the coming days.