12 respite care centres proposed under ‘Anbu Veedu’ project in Kozhikode
The Kozhikode district is launching the 'Anbu Veedu' project to establish 12 respite care centres for differently abled individuals. These facilities aim to provide temporary relief to caregivers by offering short-term accommodation for those with special needs.
Why it matters
This project addresses the critical need for caregiver support and social infrastructure for families managing neuro-developmental and intellectual disabilities.
At least 12 respite care centres for differently abled people and their parents have been proposed in Kozhikode district under the Social Justice department’s ‘Anbu Veedu’ project to temporarily accommodate those who suffer from autism, intellectual disabilities, neuro-development disorders and bedridden patients when their caregivers need a break from their duties.
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