Carer support — Pašvaldības sociālais dienests · Latvia

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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. Pašvaldības sociālais dienests / VDEĀVK — invaliditāte (lm.gov.lv) assesses the person you care for and your own needs and unlocks home help and respite; Nacionālais veselības dienests — ģimenes ārsta izvēle (80001234) is the carers' organisation for Latvia with practical advice, peer groups and help with the paperwork; Pašvaldība — klientu apkalpošanas centrs / pašvaldības policija (lps.lv) handles local services and, in many countries, the carer's allowance.

Call firstPašvaldības sociālais dienests / VDEĀVK — invaliditāte

Report toNacionālais veselības dienests — ģimenes ārsta izvēle

If that failsPašvaldība — klientu apkalpošanas centrs / pašvaldības policija

🗣️ 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 Nacionālais veselības dienests — ģimenes ārsta izvēleThey 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 Pašvaldības sociālais dienests / VDEĀVK — invaliditāte or Pašvaldība — klientu apkalpošanas centrs / pašvaldības policija. Take it before you burn out, not after.

📇 All contacts

Pašvaldības sociālais dienests / VDEĀVK — invaliditāteHome care, assistant service, disability assessmentFor care and support🔗 www.lm.gov.lv

Nacionālais veselības dienests — ģimenes ārsta izvēleRegistration with a GP, entitlements, complaintsFor finding a doctor and coverage questions📞 80001234 🔗 www.vmnvd.gov.lv

Pašvaldība — klientu apkalpošanas centrs / pašvaldības policijaNuisances, roads, waste, registration, lost propertyFor anything the municipality handles🔗 www.lps.lv

VSAA — apstrīdēšanaBenefits, overpayments, appealsWithin 1 month of the decision📞 64507020 🔗 www.vsaa.gov.lv

❓ 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. Nacionālais veselības dienests — ģimenes ārsta izvēle explains the local scheme.

I cannot cope any more

Say exactly that to Pašvaldības sociālais dienests / VDEĀVK — invaliditāte — 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 Nacionālais veselības dienests — ģimenes ārsta izvēle.

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Last checked: 2026-09-26

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