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Important information for specialists regarding the issuance of opinions in E-health

Dear colleagues, Thank you to everyone who is already using the E-health system and is writing electronic opinions for the assignment of assistive devices on a daily basis. This greatly facilitates...

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How to apply for a state-funded assistive device

From 2025, a doctor or specialist will issue an opinion for receiving an assistive device (AD) only electronically in the E-health system. A person who wishes to receive an AD must submit an appl...

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VTPC participation in the remote meeting of the Latvian Association of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Physicians

On February 19 of this year, a remote meeting of the Latvian Association of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Physicians is taking place. It is attended by employees of the Vaivari Technical Aids Centre (...

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Physiotherapists' Winter School 2026 – the tradition continues

The Winter School is an educational event that takes place every year. It is organized by the Latvian Physiotherapists Association together with the Young Professionals and Students Network. The event...

a meeting of the consultative council of representatives from non-governmental organizations and professional organizations in the sector (NONPO) took place

New leadership and significant improvements in the technical aids service system

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 ...

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Vaivari Technical Aids Centre introduces a coupon method – a more convenient way to obtain an assistive device

Vaivari Technical Aids Centre is starting a new approach. It is a coupon method. It helps people with functional impairments to receive state-funded technical aids more quickly and conveniently. The c...

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Preparation for Prosthetics after Amputation – for Clients and Specialists

To ensure that all patients receive equal and good assistance, NRC “Vaivari” specialists have created a special material “Recommendations after Amputation”. This material helps: - patients; - t...

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Seminar for healthcare professionals: Preparing an opinion for receiving an assistive device

On October 2 and 16, 2025, NRC “Vaivari” is hosting an online seminar. The seminar discusses how to correctly and practically fill out an opinion for receiving an assistive device. Special metho...

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Project “Enhancing the Accessibility of Technical Aids” Progress

Vaivari Technical Aids Centre is starting the project “Enhancing the Accessibility of Technical Aids”. The aim of the project is to help people with functional disabilities receive the technical ...