Lanzarote Healthcare and Social Care Infrastructure Upgrade

Overview

The Canary Islands government announced a new agreement aimed at upgrading healthcare and social care infrastructure on Lanzarote, backed by European 'Next Generation EU' funds. The initial plan, signed in October 2024, allocated over 9.2 million euros for renovating and building long-term care centers to better serve residents with disabilities, seniors, and those in need of day services.

Recent Developments

Recently, in August 2025, officials signed an addendum to this agreement to refine project plans. Instead of the original centers in Tías, Arrecife, and Tinajo, the updated project focuses on acquiring and repurposing buildings for residential and day centers across Lanzarote. This shift aims to streamline execution and better meet European standards, creating 100 new care places in total.

Modifications and Impacts

• The modifications simplify administrative reporting by replacing detailed control reports with semiannual progress reports, ensuring transparency and adherence to EU guidelines.
• These changes do not alter the total funding or the number of care places planned, ensuring the project stays on track to improve long-term care options for vulnerable groups on the island.

Broader Context

This initiative reflects the Spanish government’s broader effort to adapt their care system to modern needs with new investments, aiming for a more inclusive and resilient social infrastructure.