Canary Islands Government Publishes Agreement to Promote Volunteer Support for Acquired Brain Injury Patients
Published: July 17, 2025|health-and-public-services|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands Collaboration Agreement to Boost Volunteer Involvement in Healthcare
Overview
The Canary Islands government has officially published a collaboration agreement between the Canary Islands Health Service and the Acquired Brain Injury Association to boost volunteer involvement in patient care.
This agreement, made public on June 30, 2025, aims to enhance support for individuals suffering from acquired brain injuries (DCA) and their families. Volunteers will assist in hospitals by
- visiting patients
- providing psychological support
- sharing information about available resources.
The initiative seeks to improve patients' quality of life through compassionate community participation.
Key Highlights
- Emphasis on volunteer work in healthcare: particularly for long-term conditions like DCA that demand ongoing care and emotional support.
- Formalization of volunteer roles: Roles, responsibilities, and safeguards are clearly defined to ensure volunteers operate within legal and safety frameworks.
- Funding: No additional government funding will be provided for this collaboration.
- Recognition of contributions: Highlights the health sectorâs acknowledgment of volunteer efforts as vital.
- Data privacy: Strict adherence to European and national data protection laws is maintained.
Broader Context
Overall, this initiative reflects Spainâs broader push to foster civic engagement in health services, making support networks more accessible for vulnerable populations while encouraging community involvement in social care.