Derecho a los cuidados de las personas en situación de dependencia

Abstract

Act 39/2006, of December 14th, consecrated, thirteen years ago, the right for people in situation of dependency to have the necessary means that guarantee their personal autonomy. Nevertheless, the approval of this Act has not resolved the problems surrounding the situation of dependency, that affect not only those who suffer it directly but also their family environment. Its application, on the other hand, has not been without difficulties, as evidenced by the fact that thousands of people declared as dependents have not yet been able to enjoy the rights recognized in the law. The aim is to take stock of the achievements made by the law and the challenges that still have to be faced in order to achieve a real and effective equality and participation in the social life of people in situation of dependency