The Andalusian Government has achieved Double the resolutions issued by Disability Assessment Centers (CVO), achieving a growth of 58% in 2024. This improvement is the result of the structural reform undertaken by Juanma Moreno's government, based on the expansion of human resources, technological modernization, and the optimization of administrative procedures.
The degree resolutions have reached 72.880, showing a significant progress compared to 2018 dataIn addition, 15.463 accreditation cards and more than 24.000 parking permits were issued, meeting the legal deadlines in most provinces. In the case of non-contributory pension resolutions, 4.800 were registered, representing an increase of 1.790 compared to the previous year.
One of the most notable improvements has been the reduction in the average waiting time for the assessment of minors., which has fallen by 14,7% across the region, reaching 44,7% in Seville, where the time has gone from 15 months to just two.
Disability achievements despite underfunding
While on days The Andalusian government has made progress in improving disability care., the dependency system continues to be plagued by state underfunding. Since 2019, Pedro Sánchez's government has owed Andalusia €4.000 billion, which has placed an additional burden on the autonomous community in providing these essential services.
Despite this situation, the Board has managed to achieve record figures in dependency, cWith more than 296.600 people served and 442.200 benefits grantedSince 2019, 4.553 residential places have been created, compared to the 283 generated during the last Socialist legislature. In addition, €134 million has been allocated to the construction and renovation of day centers and residences, of which €33 million are exclusively for people with disabilities.
The Andalusian government has also raised the hourly rate for home care and the rate per place in residential care centers, which had remained frozen during the previous Socialist governments. Specifically, the rate per place for people with disabilities has increased by an average of 24,1%.
An uncertain future due to the extension of the General State Budget
The Minister of Social Inclusion, Loles López, has denounced that The extension of the General State Budget in 2024 represents an additional loss of 200 million euros for dependency in Andalusia.Given the uncertainty surrounding the approval of new public accounts in 2025, the Regional Government fears that this situation will continue to affect thousands of people who rely on these services.
While the central government continues to fail to provide the necessary resources, The Andalusian Regional Government continues to support a social policy committed to people with disabilities and dependency., ensuring the constant improvement of services despite the financial difficulties imposed by the lack of state funding.
