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The Technical Assistance Bank (BAT) has expanded its coverage network in Bizkaia with the recent inclusion of the municipalities of Trapagaran and Lemoiz, as well as the OSI Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces, which includes the Cruces University Hospital. With these additions, there are now 26 municipalities and 9 assistance entities participating in this important project, aimed at providing supportive items to people in need.
The BAT, driven by the Bultzatu Foundation, has two clear lines of activity: the Municipal BAT and the Assistance BAT. The first allows any municipality to integrate the provision of technical assistance into its services, collaborating closely with social services and citizen attention services. Through this collaboration, requests for assistance from residents are managed, primarily funded by the municipalities themselves.
On the other hand, the Assistance BAT focuses on the most vulnerable groups, addressing needs identified by collaborating entities. This approach ensures that those in delicate circumstances can access essential products that they would otherwise be unable to obtain. Its funding currently comes from private grants, and efforts are being made to increase funding to ensure sustainability.
This nonprofit project is pioneering in its field and specializes in facilitating rapid access to supportive items for those in need, prioritizing individuals in critical situations. Its operation is based on the reuse of used products, which are collected, refurbished, and lent out in a supportive manner, backed by a significant network of community entities and associations.
The comprehensive BAT service manages requests and includes the collaboration of an occupational therapist who prescribes necessary items, thus facilitating a swift and tailored access to each individual’s needs. The benefits offered by this service go beyond mere provision of products; they contribute to improving autonomy, home care, and the physical and emotional well-being of dependent individuals. Additionally, the existence of a specialized service helps alleviate the burden on families, optimizing the available social and healthcare resources.
via: MiMub in Spanish
