# Turkey disability care Nefes Merkezi expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-disability-care-nefes-merkezi-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-13T04:24:00.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services has launched the ‘Nefes Merkezi’ (Breath Center) project to support caregivers of individuals with disabilities. The initiative provides short-term, state-run care for relatives during emergencies, surgeries, or travel, aiming to alleviate the burden on those providing full-time care.

The first center opened in Ankara at the Saray Engelsiz Yaşam Care, Rehabilitation, and Family Counseling Center. This facility has a capacity of 24 people with separate units for men and women, and services are provided entirely free of charge to eligible citizens. Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced plans to expand this service to all 81 provinces in Turkey within a month, building upon 48 existing centers nationwide.

Recent updates confirm the launch of the Ankara facility, which offers free temporary care for disabled individuals to allow primary caregivers to attend to personal needs, health issues, or emergencies without interruption.

## Claims

- Seven new social service buildings were inaugurated in Hatay to support post-earthquake reconstruction. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Ministry has provided 55 billion lira in investments and support to Hatay over the last 25 years. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Moving and rent support will be provided to 1,759 households in Hatay. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The new social media regulation for users under 18 will take effect on November 1, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Social media companies have until March 31, 2027, to comply with the new regulations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Age verification for social media accounts will be conducted through the e-Devlet system. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- New restrictions targeting screen addiction will be applied to users aged 15 to 18. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new Nefes Merkezi project in Ankara provides free temporary care for disabled individuals to support their families. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Turkey Ministry announces social media rules and Hatay social services

Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services announced new social media regulations for minors starting November 2026 and inaugurated seven social service centers in Hatay to support earthquake recovery.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-family-and-social-services-launches-nefes-merkezi-for-disability-care

### 2026-10-11: Turkey expands disability support with new Ankara Nefes Merkezi

Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş opened Ankara’s first ‘Nefes Merkezi’ to provide short-term care for disabled individuals, with plans to expand the service to all 81 Turkish provinces within a month.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-opens-first-nefes-center-in-ankara-for-disability-care-support

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Cite as: Turkey disability care Nefes Merkezi expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-disability-care-nefes-merkezi-expansion