Retirement and old age https://www.gov.za/ en Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential <span>Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">How long does it take</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About applying for admission to an older persons' residential facility</b></h3> <p>If you are an older person in need of 24-hour care who wants to live in an older persons’ residential facility, you can apply at your nearest social workers’ office or older persons’ residential facility.</p> <p>To qualify for admission, you must be:</p> <ul><li>in need of full-time attendance</li> <li>60 years or older and destitute</li> <li>a South African</li> <li>receiving an old-age grant or pension fund.</li> </ul><p>Please note: No one can admit you to a residential facility without your consent unless a medical report proves you are mentally unfit to give consent and a court order is issued. In case of an emergency a medical report issued by a registered medical practitioner suffices pending the issuance of a court order.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>If you do not know of any residential facilities, go to your nearest department of social development office to find a residential facility.</li> <li>Complete and return application forms at the residential facility.</li> <li>Submit: <ul><li>your South African identity document (ID)</li> <li>medical report.</li> </ul></li> <li>You will undergo a screening test to determine if you qualify for admission and a subsidy.</li> <li>If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf.</li> <li>A social worker will arrange a home visit to assess your current living condition.</li> <li>If your application is not approved you must be given a reason in writing and you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development.</li> </ol><p>Please note: Admission to an older persons’ residential facility is subject to availability of beds.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>Your application will be processed within 14 days. You will get a response within 30 days of you applying for admission.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>Costs may vary.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>All forms are available at the older persons' residential facility.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;task=view&amp;contact_id=30&amp;Itemid=50">Customer Care Services</a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:<br /> 115%;font-family:" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">: 0</span>12 312 7727</p> <p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727356 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential <span>Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">How long does it take</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About applying for admission to an older persons' residential facility</b></h3> <p>If you are an older person in need of 24-hour care who wants to live in an older persons’ residential facility, you can apply at your nearest social workers’ office or older persons’ residential facility.</p> <p>To qualify for admission, you must be:</p> <ul><li>in need of full-time attendance</li> <li>60 years or older and destitute</li> <li>a South African</li> <li>receiving an old-age grant or pension fund.</li> </ul><p>Please note: No one can admit you to a residential facility without your consent unless a medical report proves you are mentally unfit to give consent and a court order is issued. In case of an emergency a medical report issued by a registered medical practitioner suffices pending the issuance of a court order.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>If you do not know of any residential facilities, go to your nearest department of social development office to find a residential facility.</li> <li>Complete and return application forms at the residential facility.</li> <li>Submit: <ul><li>your South African identity document (ID)</li> <li>medical report.</li> </ul></li> <li>You will undergo a screening test to determine if you qualify for admission and a subsidy.</li> <li>If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf.</li> <li>A social worker will arrange a home visit to assess your current living condition.</li> <li>If your application is not approved you must be given a reason in writing and you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development.</li> </ol><p>Please note: Admission to an older persons’ residential facility is subject to availability of beds.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>Your application will be processed within 14 days. You will get a response within 30 days of you applying for admission.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>Costs may vary.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>All forms are available at the older persons' residential facility.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;task=view&amp;contact_id=30&amp;Itemid=50">Customer Care Services</a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:<br /> 115%;font-family:" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">: 0</span>12 312 7727</p> <p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727356 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments Register as a community based caregiver for older persons https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons <span>Register as a community based caregiver for older persons</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">Timeframe</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About registering as a community-based caregiver for older persons</b></h3> <p>If you want to provide a community-based care and support service to older persons near to where they live, you can apply at your nearest department of social development office.</p> <p>Community-based care ensures that older persons receive care and support in the comfort of their home within the community for as long as possible</p> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>Go to your nearest department of social development office.</li> <li>Complete Form 2.</li> <li>Submit the following: <ul><li>business plan of your organisation and list of services it renders</li> <li>names and certified copies of identitiy documents of members of the organisation</li> <li>constitution of the organisation</li> <li>NPO registration certificate, if registered as an NPO</li> <li>any other registration certificates or documents that can support the application</li> <li>audited financial statements for the past six months at least</li> <li>names and contact details of auditors</li> <li>background information on receiving previous financial awards</li> <li>reference and contact details of persons/organisation(s) supporting the application</li> <li>all sources of funding/income</li> <li>register of list of beneficiaries</li> <li>register of names of staff members rendering the services.</li> </ul></li> <li>A social worker will conduct a visit to ensure that your organisation will be managed and conducted in compliance with the national norms and standards.</li> <li>If you comply, you will be issued with a registration certificate (Form 3).</li> <li>If you are registered and you fail to comply with the national norms and standards, the Director-General can terminate and deregister your organisation at any time after one month’s notice to your organisation and the recipients of the service you provide.</li> </ol><p>Please note: All registered community-based care and support services are monitored and evaluated annually to ensure continuous compliance with national norms and standards.</p> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>It may take up to five days to process your application.</p> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>There is no cost.</p> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>The application forms are available from your nearest <span class="greenLink">Social Development office.</span></p> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a class="greenLink" href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices contact list</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727360 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments Register as a community based caregiver for older persons https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons <span>Register as a community based caregiver for older persons</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">Timeframe</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About registering as a community-based caregiver for older persons</b></h3> <p>If you want to provide a community-based care and support service to older persons near to where they live, you can apply at your nearest department of social development office.</p> <p>Community-based care ensures that older persons receive care and support in the comfort of their home within the community for as long as possible</p> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>Go to your nearest department of social development office.</li> <li>Complete Form 2.</li> <li>Submit the following: <ul><li>business plan of your organisation and list of services it renders</li> <li>names and certified copies of identitiy documents of members of the organisation</li> <li>constitution of the organisation</li> <li>NPO registration certificate, if registered as an NPO</li> <li>any other registration certificates or documents that can support the application</li> <li>audited financial statements for the past six months at least</li> <li>names and contact details of auditors</li> <li>background information on receiving previous financial awards</li> <li>reference and contact details of persons/organisation(s) supporting the application</li> <li>all sources of funding/income</li> <li>register of list of beneficiaries</li> <li>register of names of staff members rendering the services.</li> </ul></li> <li>A social worker will conduct a visit to ensure that your organisation will be managed and conducted in compliance with the national norms and standards.</li> <li>If you comply, you will be issued with a registration certificate (Form 3).</li> <li>If you are registered and you fail to comply with the national norms and standards, the Director-General can terminate and deregister your organisation at any time after one month’s notice to your organisation and the recipients of the service you provide.</li> </ol><p>Please note: All registered community-based care and support services are monitored and evaluated annually to ensure continuous compliance with national norms and standards.</p> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>It may take up to five days to process your application.</p> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>There is no cost.</p> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>The application forms are available from your nearest <span class="greenLink">Social Development office.</span></p> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a class="greenLink" href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices contact list</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727360 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments Register as a community based caregiver for older persons https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons <span>Register as a community based caregiver for older persons</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">Timeframe</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About registering as a community-based caregiver for older persons</b></h3> <p>If you want to provide a community-based care and support service to older persons near to where they live, you can apply at your nearest department of social development office.</p> <p>Community-based care ensures that older persons receive care and support in the comfort of their home within the community for as long as possible</p> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>Go to your nearest department of social development office.</li> <li>Complete Form 2.</li> <li>Submit the following: <ul><li>business plan of your organisation and list of services it renders</li> <li>names and certified copies of identitiy documents of members of the organisation</li> <li>constitution of the organisation</li> <li>NPO registration certificate, if registered as an NPO</li> <li>any other registration certificates or documents that can support the application</li> <li>audited financial statements for the past six months at least</li> <li>names and contact details of auditors</li> <li>background information on receiving previous financial awards</li> <li>reference and contact details of persons/organisation(s) supporting the application</li> <li>all sources of funding/income</li> <li>register of list of beneficiaries</li> <li>register of names of staff members rendering the services.</li> </ul></li> <li>A social worker will conduct a visit to ensure that your organisation will be managed and conducted in compliance with the national norms and standards.</li> <li>If you comply, you will be issued with a registration certificate (Form 3).</li> <li>If you are registered and you fail to comply with the national norms and standards, the Director-General can terminate and deregister your organisation at any time after one month’s notice to your organisation and the recipients of the service you provide.</li> </ol><p>Please note: All registered community-based care and support services are monitored and evaluated annually to ensure continuous compliance with national norms and standards.</p> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>It may take up to five days to process your application.</p> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>There is no cost.</p> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>The application forms are available from your nearest <span class="greenLink">Social Development office.</span></p> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a class="greenLink" href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices contact list</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727360 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments Old age pension https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/social-benefits/old-age-pension <span>Old age pension</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">How long does it take</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6> </h6> <div> <h3><a id="Description" name="Description"></a><strong>About the older person's grant</strong></h3> <p>You can get a grant to see you through your old age. An older person's grant is paid to people who are 60 years or older. This grant used to be called the old age pension.</p> <p><strong>How do you know if you qualify?</strong></p> <p>You must:</p> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"><li>be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee</li> <li>live in South Africa</li> <li>not receive any other social grant for yourself</li> <li>not be cared for in a state institution</li> <li>not earn more than R86 280  if you are single or R172 560 if married.</li> <li>not have assets worth more than 1 227 600 if you are single or R2 455 200 if you are married.</li> </ul><p><strong>How much will you get?</strong></p> <p>The maximum amount that you will get is R 2 090 per month. If you are older than 75 years, you will get R2 110. </p> <p><strong>How will you be paid?</strong></p> <p>The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay the grant to you through one of the following methods:</p> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"><li>cash at a specific pay point on a particular day</li> <li>electronic deposit into your bank or Postbank account (the bank may charge you for the service) </li> <li>institutions (e.g. old age home).</li> </ul><p>Note: If you are unable to collect the money yourself, you can appoint a procurator at the SASSA office, or give someone power of attorney to collect the grant on your behalf.</p> <p><strong>When may your grant be reviewed?</strong></p> <p>SASSA can decide if your grant must be reviewed. Your income as declared when you apply for the grant will form the basis for this decision. You will be notified three months in advance of the date when the review will take place or the date on which the life certificate (proof that you are still alive) is due. If you receive your money through the bank, an institution or procurator, you are required to fill in a life certificate at the SASSA offices every year.  </p> <p><strong>When may your grant be suspended?</strong></p> <p>The following may result in the suspension of your grant:</p> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"><li>when your circumstances change</li> <li>the outcome of a review</li> <li>if you fail to co-operate when your grant is reviewed</li> <li>when you commit fraud or misrepresent yourself</li> <li>if there was a mistake when your grant was approved.</li> </ul><p><strong>When will your grant lapse?</strong></p> <p>The grant will lapse when you:</p> <ul style="margin-left: 40px;"><li>pass away</li> <li>are admitted to a state institution</li> <li>do not claim for three consecutive months</li> <li>are absent from the country.</li> </ul><p>Please note: If you are admitted to an institution that has a contract with the state to care for you, the social grant is reduced to 25% of the maximum amount of the grant. This will start from the fourth month following your admission to that institution. The reduced grant is re-instated immediately from the date you are discharged from the institution.</p> <p><a href="https://www.sassa.gov.za/Documents/Grants-Documents/Older-Person-Grant.pdf" target="_blank">More information on older person's grant</a></p> </div> <div> <h3><a id="Process" name="Process"></a><strong>What you should do</strong></h3> <ol><li>Go to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office nearest to where you live and bring the following: <ul><li>Your 13-digit bar-coded identity document (ID). If you don't have an ID: <ul><li>you must complete an affidavit on a standard SASSA format in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths who is not a SASSA official</li> <li>you must bring a sworn statement signed by a reputable person (like a councillor, traditional leader, social worker, minister of religion or school principal) who can verify your name and age</li> <li>the SASSA official will take your fingerprints. You will be referred to the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the ID while your application is processed. If you don’t get an ID, your grant will be suspended.</li> </ul></li> <li>Proof of your marital status (if applicable).</li> <li>Proof of residence.</li> <li>Proof of your income and/or dividends (if any).</li> <li>Proof of your assets, including the value of the property you own.</li> <li>Proof of your private pension (if any).</li> <li>Your bank statements of the previous three months.</li> <li>If you were employed, proof of your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) membership ('blue book') or discharge certificate from your previous employer.</li> <li>If your spouse died within the last five years, a copy of the will and the first and final liquidation and distribution accounts where applicable.</li> <li>Please note: If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, a family member or friend can apply on your behalf. The person should take a letter from you and/or a doctor's note saying why you cannot visit the office.</li> </ul></li> <li>Complete the application form in the presence of the SASSA officer (note that only you as the applicant or a SASSA official may complete the application form). The officer will interview you and tell you if you qualify for the grant.</li> <li>You will be given a receipt. Keep it as proof that you applied.</li> </ol><p><strong>What if your application is not approved?</strong></p> <ol><li>If your application is not approved, SASSA will inform you in writing why your application was unsuccessful.</li> <li>If you disagree with the decision, you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development at the national Department of Social Development. You must appeal within 90 days of being notified that your application was unsuccessful.</li> </ol></div> <div> <h3><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a><strong>How long does it take</strong></h3> <ul><li>It may take up to three months to process your application.</li> <li>If your grant is approved, you will be paid from the date on which you applied.</li> </ul></div> <div> <h3><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a><strong>How much does it cost</strong></h3> <p>The service is free.</p> </div> <div> <h3><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a><strong>Forms to complete</strong></h3> <p>Application forms are not available online, but you can get it at your nearest <a href="https://www.sassa.gov.za/Pages/Head-Office-and-Regional-Contacts.aspx" target="_blank" title="Outside link - South African Social Security Agency">SASSA</a> office.</p></div> <div> <h3><a id="Location" name="Location"></a><strong>Who to contact</strong></h3> <p><a href="https://www.sassa.gov.za/Pages/Head-Office-and-Regional-Contacts.aspx" target="_blank" title="Outside link - South African Social Security Agency">South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)</a></p> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>SASSA Toll free: 0800 60 10 11<br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20%3Cscript%20type='text/javascript'%3E%20%3C!--%20var%20prefix%20=%20'ma'%20+%20'il'%20+%20'to';%20var%20path%20=%20'hr'%20+%20'ef'%20+%20'=';%20var%20addy15188%20=%20'GrantEnquiries'%20+%20'@';%20addy15188%20=%20addy15188%20+%20'sassa'%20+%20'.'%20+%20'gov'%20+%20'.'%20+%20'za';%20document.write('%3Ca%20'%20+%20path%20+%20'\''%20+%20prefix%20+%20':'%20+%20addy15188%20+%20'\'%3E');%20document.write(addy15188);%20document.write('%3C\/a%3E');%20//--%3E\n%20%3C/script%3E%3Cscript%20type='text/javascript'%3E%20%3C!--%20document.write('%3Cspan%20style=\'display:%20none;\'%3E');%20//--%3E%20%3C/script%3EThis%20email%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spambots.%20You%20need%20JavaScript%20enabled%20to%20view%20it.%20%3Cscript%20type='text/javascript'%3E%20%3C!--%20document.write('%3C/');%20document.write('span%3E');%20//--%3E%20%3C/script%3E"> </a><a href="mailto:GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za">GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za</a>  </p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727367 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/social-benefits/old-age-pension#comments Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential <span>Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">How long does it take</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About applying for admission to an older persons' residential facility</b></h3> <p>If you are an older person in need of 24-hour care who wants to live in an older persons’ residential facility, you can apply at your nearest social workers’ office or older persons’ residential facility.</p> <p>To qualify for admission, you must be:</p> <ul><li>in need of full-time attendance</li> <li>60 years or older and destitute</li> <li>a South African</li> <li>receiving an old-age grant or pension fund.</li> </ul><p>Please note: No one can admit you to a residential facility without your consent unless a medical report proves you are mentally unfit to give consent and a court order is issued. In case of an emergency a medical report issued by a registered medical practitioner suffices pending the issuance of a court order.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>If you do not know of any residential facilities, go to your nearest department of social development office to find a residential facility.</li> <li>Complete and return application forms at the residential facility.</li> <li>Submit: <ul><li>your South African identity document (ID)</li> <li>medical report.</li> </ul></li> <li>You will undergo a screening test to determine if you qualify for admission and a subsidy.</li> <li>If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf.</li> <li>A social worker will arrange a home visit to assess your current living condition.</li> <li>If your application is not approved you must be given a reason in writing and you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development.</li> </ol><p>Please note: Admission to an older persons’ residential facility is subject to availability of beds.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>Your application will be processed within 14 days. You will get a response within 30 days of you applying for admission.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>Costs may vary.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>All forms are available at the older persons' residential facility.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;task=view&amp;contact_id=30&amp;Itemid=50">Customer Care Services</a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:<br /> 115%;font-family:" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">: 0</span>12 312 7727</p> <p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727356 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential <span>Apply for admission to older persons' residential facilities</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">How long does it take</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About applying for admission to an older persons' residential facility</b></h3> <p>If you are an older person in need of 24-hour care who wants to live in an older persons’ residential facility, you can apply at your nearest social workers’ office or older persons’ residential facility.</p> <p>To qualify for admission, you must be:</p> <ul><li>in need of full-time attendance</li> <li>60 years or older and destitute</li> <li>a South African</li> <li>receiving an old-age grant or pension fund.</li> </ul><p>Please note: No one can admit you to a residential facility without your consent unless a medical report proves you are mentally unfit to give consent and a court order is issued. In case of an emergency a medical report issued by a registered medical practitioner suffices pending the issuance of a court order.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>If you do not know of any residential facilities, go to your nearest department of social development office to find a residential facility.</li> <li>Complete and return application forms at the residential facility.</li> <li>Submit: <ul><li>your South African identity document (ID)</li> <li>medical report.</li> </ul></li> <li>You will undergo a screening test to determine if you qualify for admission and a subsidy.</li> <li>If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf.</li> <li>A social worker will arrange a home visit to assess your current living condition.</li> <li>If your application is not approved you must be given a reason in writing and you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development.</li> </ol><p>Please note: Admission to an older persons’ residential facility is subject to availability of beds.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>Your application will be processed within 14 days. You will get a response within 30 days of you applying for admission.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>Costs may vary.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>All forms are available at the older persons' residential facility.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;task=view&amp;contact_id=30&amp;Itemid=50">Customer Care Services</a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:<br /> 115%;font-family:" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">: 0</span>12 312 7727</p> <p><a href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727356 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/apply-admission-older-persons-residential#comments Register as caregiver for older persons https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-caregiver-older-persons <span>Register as caregiver for older persons</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">How long does it take</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About registering as a caregiver for older persons </b></h3> <p>If you want to offer home-based care to older persons, you must register as a caregiver at your nearest department of social development office.</p> <p>A caregiver is someone who provides assistance to another person who cannot live fully independently due to physical, psychological, or mental disability.</p> <p>To be registered as a caregiver, the service provider that employs you must ensure that you undergo (or have undergone) home-based care training,You must possess a certificate that indicates that you received your training from an institution accredited by the South African Qualification Authority.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>Go to your nearest department of social development office.</li> <li>Complete Form 7.</li> <li>Submit a certified copy of: <ul><li>your identity document or residence permit</li> <li>proof issued by the training institution that you received training as a caregiver.</li> </ul></li> <li>Once registered you will be issued with a registration certificate.</li> <li>You can apply for a duplicate if you lose or destroy the original certificate.</li> </ol></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>It may take up to five days to process your application.</p> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>There is no cost.</p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>The application forms are available from your nearest <span class="greenLink">Social Development office.</span></p></div> <div class="content"> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a class="greenLink" href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices contact list</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727581 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-caregiver-older-persons#comments Register as a community based caregiver for older persons https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons <span>Register as a community based caregiver for older persons</span> <span><span>sadmin</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/17/2014 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Description">About</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Process">What you should do</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Standard">Timeframe</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Cost">How much does it cost</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Forms">Forms to complete</a></h6> <h6 class="anchors"><a class="anchorLinks" href="#Location">Who to contact</a></h6> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><b><a id="Description" name="Description"></a>About registering as a community-based caregiver for older persons</b></h3> <p>If you want to provide a community-based care and support service to older persons near to where they live, you can apply at your nearest department of social development office.</p> <p>Community-based care ensures that older persons receive care and support in the comfort of their home within the community for as long as possible</p> <h3><b><a id="Process" name="Process"></a>What you should do</b></h3> <ol><li>Go to your nearest department of social development office.</li> <li>Complete Form 2.</li> <li>Submit the following: <ul><li>business plan of your organisation and list of services it renders</li> <li>names and certified copies of identitiy documents of members of the organisation</li> <li>constitution of the organisation</li> <li>NPO registration certificate, if registered as an NPO</li> <li>any other registration certificates or documents that can support the application</li> <li>audited financial statements for the past six months at least</li> <li>names and contact details of auditors</li> <li>background information on receiving previous financial awards</li> <li>reference and contact details of persons/organisation(s) supporting the application</li> <li>all sources of funding/income</li> <li>register of list of beneficiaries</li> <li>register of names of staff members rendering the services.</li> </ul></li> <li>A social worker will conduct a visit to ensure that your organisation will be managed and conducted in compliance with the national norms and standards.</li> <li>If you comply, you will be issued with a registration certificate (Form 3).</li> <li>If you are registered and you fail to comply with the national norms and standards, the Director-General can terminate and deregister your organisation at any time after one month’s notice to your organisation and the recipients of the service you provide.</li> </ol><p>Please note: All registered community-based care and support services are monitored and evaluated annually to ensure continuous compliance with national norms and standards.</p> <h3><b><a id="Standard" name="Standard"></a>How long does it take</b></h3> <p>It may take up to five days to process your application.</p> <h3><b><a id="Cost" name="Cost"></a>How much does it cost</b></h3> <p>There is no cost.</p> <h3><b><a id="Forms" name="Forms"></a>Forms to complete</b></h3> <p>The application forms are available from your nearest <span class="greenLink">Social Development office.</span></p> <h3><b><a id="Location" name="Location"></a>Who to contact</b></h3> <p> </p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-information field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a class="greenLink" href="https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;catid=40&amp;Itemid=50" target="_blank">Department of Social Development provincial offices contact list</a></p> </div> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:15:58 +0000 sadmin 727360 at https://www.gov.za https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments https://www.gov.za/services/services-residents/retirement-and-old-age/register-community-based-caregiver-older-persons#comments