Turkey municipal social‑care programs

Local governments in Turkey are scaling up services for seniors, people with disabilities and other vulnerable residents. The Bozdoğan municipality’s “Belediyen Yanında” initiative supplies patient beds and personal‑care assistance, while Tekirdağ’s metropolitan municipality reported delivering bathing, haircut, shaving and nail‑care services to 1,712 people in the first half of 2026—more than the total served the previous year. In Mersin’s Akdeniz district, the Women and Family Services Department provides professional cleaning and grooming visits after field assessments and pre‑screening, allowing isolated households to maintain hygiene and personal grooming.

In August 2026, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality opened an inclusive swimming pool at the Engelsiz Yaşam (Barrier‑Free Living) Park. The pool runs Monday‑Saturday, 08:00‑20:00, offering 45‑minute supervised sessions for children and adults with disabilities, especially ages 7‑11. The facility is part of the city’s broader “barrier‑free city” initiative, aiming to improve physical health, social interaction and overall quality of life for special‑needs residents.

Officials describe these programs as part of a “social municipal” model that brings state‑level care and inclusive amenities directly to citizens’ doors, aiming to ensure that no elderly, disabled or otherwise vulnerable person is left alone.