Public network is a pillar of the system, concessions only a supplement

The management of Senecura, which manages seven homes for the elderly in Slovenia and houses about 850 caregivers, also assured the Ministry for a solidarity future that there will be no change in management and home management and that they will continue to fulfill all their obligations. As the minister said, the ministry will Simon Maljevacmonitoring whether they would hold the word in the company.

After the information came to the public that it was supposed to Senecura, based in Vienna, sold its investment in Slovenia, They were given time at the ministry by Friday for clarification. They were also reminded that the transfer of a concession to another legal entity would be a violation of the concession contract.

The work was immediately ensured in the company that they remain firmly present in Slovenia, but otherwise they do not comment on information concerning business changes.  » We also agreed on a joint work meeting, where we will review all the open questions – including in connection with homes that have not yet been built, « said Maljevac. During the previous government, the company acquired concessions for homes in Mislinja, Ruše, Šentjernej, Krško and Radovljica, where facilities with more than 700 beds should be erected.

Poor realization of the concessions awarded

Minister Maljevac also presented an overview of the number of concessions awarded and realized over the years. In 2021 and 2022, he explained the ministry for tenders for 2392 beds of concessions, but only a handful were realized, more precisely 327 places. “Market logic in managing the older man again proves to be ineffective and harmful. People need accessibility and predictability, « the minister added.

During this term, the minister has not awarded a single new concession, and as they provide, it will remain. “Our guide remains – accessible, safe and publicly provided care for the elderly. Caring for the elderly should not be left to the market. The public network is the spine of the system – concessionaires can only be a complement. System risks resulting from massive concessions in the past require clear and responsible state policy, « he said.

During this term, investments in the public system were thus strengthened in the ministry. In 2024, they allocated € 19.3 million for renovations and new buildings, thus exceeding the planned budget, and this year more than € 41 million is provided in the state budget for further investments. As they say, the construction of 17 new projects will begin, from the construction of new units to renovations of existing homes.