# Turkey municipal social‑care programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-homecare-programs > Updated: 2026-08-01T09:58:08.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Mersin launches inclusive swimming pool for special‑needs residents Mersin’s municipality opened a supervised, barrier‑free pool for special‑needs residents, offering daily summer sessions to boost health and social inclusion. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mersins-akdeniz-district-launches-home-care-service-for-elderly-and-disabled ### 2026-07-30: Turkish local governments expand home‑care support for elderly residents Turkish municipalities Bozdoğan and Tekirdağ boost home‑care services for seniors, providing beds and personal hygiene aid to over 1,700 residents. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-local-governments-expand-homecare-support-for-elderly-residents --- Cite as: Turkey municipal social‑care programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-homecare-programs