The Commission shall deliver an opinion on special care.
The opinion shall be given to a child under 18 years of age (not including).
An opinion shall also be given to an adult with a certain disability group I if it requires 24 hours of monitoring and the person is unable to take care of himself.
Human's ability to take care of himself is appreciated by social workers. If the score is below 7 points, the person needs special care.
The opinion shall be delivered at the same time as the disability decision.
Opinion may also be requested following a disability decision. In such a case a new application must be submitted with a request for an opinion. Then a repeat expert-examination is performed.
By ckicking on this link, you will find the necessary document forms – Documents necessary for the expert-examination
Documents in paper format may be submitted to any of the Commission's chapters throughout Latvia.
By clicking on this link, you will find out where you can submit documents – Contacts of regional departments.
The opinion gives the person the opportunity to receive social support from the State and the local government.