On October 10, 2025, a meeting of the consultative council of representatives from non-governmental organizations and professional organizations in the sector (NONPO) took place, where a new leadership was elected and significant improvements in the technical aids service system were presented.
The council's leadership: Inese Mukha was unanimously elected as the chairperson of NONPO, and Sanita Siņica was elected as the vice-chairperson.
Report on system improvements: Vita Deičmane, the service process manager of the State Technical Aids Centre (VTPC), informed about the work done in response to the State Audit Office's audit report. The implementation of improvements is supported by the European Union Recovery Fund (EU RF) project “Enhancing the Accessibility of Technical Aids”.
Main achievements:
The issuance of assistive devices using a coupon method for custom-made orthoses, self-care, and mobility technical aids has begun.
Warehouse processes are being restructured.
To improve public awareness about the technical aids process, the following measures are being implemented:
Work is underway to develop a new website with separate sections for professionals and residents.
An E-registration block is being created, where it is possible to apply for services and track the status of the application.
Outreach is being organized throughout Latvia to issue assistive devices closer to people's homes.
On October 10, 2025, a meeting of the consultative council of representatives from non-governmental organizations and professional organizations in the sector (NONPO) takes place. A new leadership is elected and important improvements in the technical aids system are discussed.
Council leadership
Inese Mukha is unanimously elected as the chairperson of NONPO.
Sanita Siņica is elected as the vice-chairperson.
Report on system improvements
Vita Deičmane, the service process manager of the State Technical Aids Centre (VTPC), discusses the work done. This work is in response to the State Audit Office's audit report.
Improvements are supported by the European Union Recovery Fund (EU RF) project “Enhancing the Accessibility of Technical Aids”.
Main achievements
– The issuance of assistive devices using a coupon method has begun. This applies to custom-made orthoses, self-care assistive devices, and mobility aids.
– Warehouse operations are being restructured for clearer and faster processes.
Public information about technical aids
To help people better understand how to obtain technical aids, the following work is being done:
– A new website is being created. It will have separate sections for professionals and residents.
– An E-registration block is being created. In it, a person can apply for services and track their application. For example, see if the application has been accepted and when a response will be received.
– Outreach is being organized throughout Latvia. This means that specialists are going closer to people's homes so that they do not have to travel far for assistive devices.
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