By Months: Helmen Kütt

Strong support for addressing social problems, particularly improving the accessibility of subsistence benefits for students up to the age of 24. The speaker supports the amendment that guarantees access to this support even if parents are unable to provide assistance or family relations have been severed, thereby resolving the issue raised by the Chancellor of Justice.

The central social theme is the well-being and dignity of the elderly, particularly supporting those who live in care homes. The speaker highlights the high rate of poverty and social exclusion among older Estonians and stresses the necessity of guaranteeing them a sufficient sum of money for personal expenses—specifically for things like glasses, medication, and maintaining their self-respect.

The primary social issues revolve around guaranteeing the rights of individuals under guardianship concerning basic life management matters, and improving the accessibility of specialized care services. A significant focus is placed on supporting informal caregivers so they can more easily re-enter the labor market by utilizing day and weekly care services. He/She emphasizes ensuring the quality and standardization of these services. The need for more flexible services for people with disabilities is also being addressed.

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The primary focus is on the welfare of children and families, child protection (proactive assistance), and supporting individuals with special needs and family caregivers. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of reducing relative poverty and social exclusion, particularly within single-parent households and among the elderly population. The speaker supports making Child Protection Day a national holiday and highlights the invaluable contribution of older people to the labor market and the care sector.

A crucial social topic is the digital inclusion and training of seniors, highlighting the issues that emerged during the coronavirus pandemic and the need for national projects. Furthermore, the role of veterinarians in maintaining the mental health of animal owners is also emphasized.

The speaker heavily emphasizes social issues, particularly those concerning children's health and education. They stress the necessity of addressing mental health problems stemming from the inclusive education system and ensuring sufficient care benefits for parents of seriously ill children. Furthermore, they support extending social protection to all caregivers looking after children with serious conditions.

The primary social issue concerns the legal registration of unassisted home births and respecting the choices made by families. The speaker emphasizes that the purpose of registering the child's data is not to impose sanctions on home births, and that the child's interests must be prioritized in accordance with the convention.