The Diputación de Cáceres held on Friday, 9 October 2026, as part of the Semana de Puertas Abiertas opens Pleno Senior Representatives of senior citizens’ associations presented their concerns directly to the president of the provincial council, Miguel Ángel Morales. The aim of the meeting was to identify the specific needs of older people in the province and discuss ways to provide more reliable support.
The focus was on the Oficina de Atención a las Personas Mayores, established in June 2026. According to the Diputación, the service is intended to advise associations and individuals on matters such as legal issues, grant applications and voluntary project work. The administration says it has staff providing social advice and a designated organisational contact point. Participants cited recurring difficulties with applications, access to services and the flow of information between associations, municipalities and the provincial administration.
Miguel Ángel Morales described the Oficina as a “permanent communication channel” between the administration and senior citizens’ associations. He announced that proposals put forward at the Pleno Senior would be incorporated into its ongoing work. However, the information available did not specify any dates or additional funding. According to the provincial administration, a telephone advice service and in-person support are already available in Palacio Provincial.
The debate should be seen against the backdrop of an ageing population in many municipalities in the province. The Diputación argues that improved advice and support services can also contribute to rural development and strengthen municipal structures. Alongside legal and administrative assistance, the meeting discussed the need for training, digital support and cultural activities. Several speakers stressed that services must be accessible across the province so that smaller towns are included too.
The provincial administration has said it intends to systematically incorporate the Pleno Senior’s findings into the Oficina de Atención a las Personas Mayores. It initially remained unclear which of the proposals would lead to programmes or guidelines, and when they would be implemented. What is clear is that the discussions held as part of the Semana de Puertas Abiertas have clarified expectations for more reliable, accessible advice for older people in the province, helping to define the scope of action for the Diputación de Cáceres.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).