Carer support — Savivaldybės socialinės paramos skyrius

Direct answer

Caring for a relative is work, and most countries now recognise it with respite care, a carer's allowance or benefit, leave rights and free advice — but only if you ask. Savivaldybės socialinės paramos skyrius / Asmens su negalia teisių apsaugos agentūra (atvira.lt) assesses the person you care for and your own needs and unlocks home help and respite; Teritorinė ligonių kasa — prisirašymas prie gydymo įstaigos (8 700 88 888) is the carers' organisation for Lithuania with practical advice, peer groups and help with the paperwork; Savivaldybė — viešosios tvarkos skyrius (lsa.lt) handles local services and, in many countries, the carer's allowance.

Call firstSavivaldybės socialinės paramos skyrius / Asmens su negalia teisių apsaugos agentūra

Report toTeritorinė ligonių kasa — prisirašymas prie gydymo įstaigos

If that failsSavivaldybė — viešosios tvarkos skyrius

🗣️ What to say

"I care for my [relative] who has [condition] for about [hours] per week. I would like a needs assessment for them and a carer's assessment for myself, and information about respite care, allowances and leave from work."

🪜 Step by step

Ask for both assessmentsThe person cared for and you. The carer's assessment is the one people forget — it opens respite and money.
Talk to Teritorinė ligonių kasa — prisirašymas prie gydymo įstaigosThey know the local rules, the forms, and the tricks; peer groups keep you sane.
MoneyCarer's allowance or a personal budget the cared-for person can use to pay you; pension credits for caring years in several countries.
WorkEU rules give carers' leave and the right to request flexible work; your employer has to answer in writing.
RespiteDay care, short stays, replacement care at home — arranged through Savivaldybės socialinės paramos skyrius / Asmens su negalia teisių apsaugos agentūra or Savivaldybė — viešosios tvarkos skyrius. Take it before you burn out, not after.

📇 All contacts

Savivaldybės socialinės paramos skyrius / Asmens su negalia teisių apsaugos agentūraSocial services, care benefits, disabilityFor care and support🔗 atvira.lt

Teritorinė ligonių kasa — prisirašymas prie gydymo įstaigosRegistration, insurance rights, complaintsFor finding a doctor and coverage questions📞 8 700 88 888 🔗 ligoniukasa.lrv.lt

Savivaldybė — viešosios tvarkos skyriusNuisances, roads, waste, registration, lost propertyFor anything the municipality handles🔗 www.lsa.lt

Sodra — skundas / Socialinės apsaugos ministerijaBenefits, overpayments, appealsWithin 20 working days of the decision📞 1883 🔗 www.sodra.lt

❓ Frequently asked

Can I be paid to care?

In many countries yes, through a personal budget or a direct carer's benefit; conditions and amounts differ. Teritorinė ligonių kasa — prisirašymas prie gydymo įstaigos explains the local scheme.

I cannot cope any more

Say exactly that to Savivaldybės socialinės paramos skyrius / Asmens su negalia teisių apsaugos agentūra — it triggers emergency respite. And talk to your GP; carer burnout is a medical issue.

Does caring count for my pension?

Several countries credit caring years; ask the pension office or Teritorinė ligonių kasa — prisirašymas prie gydymo įstaigos.

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Last checked: 2026-09-26

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