Support for people continues uninterrupted: Denys Uliutin visits Donetsk region

Social support for residents of frontline communities, preparations for winter, and assistance for families with children and internally displaced people were the main focus of a working visit to Donetsk region by Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity Denys Uliutin.

During the visit, Denys Uliutin held working meetings with the regional leadership. Discussions covered the provision of social support amid wartime risks, continuity of assistance and access to social services in frontline communities.

The Minister also presented Ministry awards to social care professionals in the region in recognition of their professionalism and daily work supporting people in conditions of constant danger.

“In Donetsk region, social services are tested by reality every day. There are no simple situations here: one person may need help leaving a dangerous area, another may need somewhere to live, while someone else may need advice on where to turn and what to do next. A great deal depends on the people who are the first to hear these requests and find solutions locally. I thank the region’s social care professionals for continuing their work despite every difficulty, in places where people need it most,” Denys Uliutin said.

Preparations for the heating season and support for families living in frontline areas were also discussed. Vulnerable households are eligible for a one-off payment of UAH 19,400. Applications will be accepted until 30 October 2026.

Support for children and families was another priority. Measures have been taken in the region to evacuate children from residential care and education institutions to safer parts of Ukraine.

An early intervention team also operates in Donetsk region. A psychologist, speech and language therapist, physiotherapist and other specialists provide online support to families with children under four who have developmental difficulties or are at risk of developing them. They also help families adapt everyday life to meet each child’s needs.

Support for internally displaced people was another key issue. State assistance remains available to them, including the living allowance.

“It is important for us to see how support mechanisms for internally displaced people work locally and to listen to those who work with them every day. Visits like this allow us to assess these mechanisms in practice together with the region and identify which approaches could be strengthened or improved in light of the situation in the Donetsk region,” said Tetiana Kiriienko, Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity.