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This service is intended to assist poor senior citizens that are 60 years or older with necessary items needed to enhance their level of functioning. The items covered under this financial assistance include:

  • Payment of water rates
  • Payment of electricity
  • Purchase of a refrigerator
  • Purchase of disposable undergarments
  • Purchase of medication
  • Purchase of a bed

Eligibility 

The applicant must be a Bahamian Citizen or permanent resident that is 60 years of age or older.

Process 
  1. The applicant visits the Senior Citizens Division requesting intervention from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
  2. The intake process and form are then completed by SSR.
  3. A needs assessment and home investigation are then completed.
  4. The applicant must submit three price quotations for each item requested.
  5. The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
  6. The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not (s)he qualifies for the service.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Senior Citizens Division
Alexander House
Robinson Road
Montell Heights
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
P.O. Box N-1545
Tel. (242) 397-2524
Fax. (242) 323-8672
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Outreach Centres
Department of Social Services

Horseshoe Drive/Pitt Road
Oakesfield
Tel. (242) 322-7121/5
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Wulff Road Centre
National Insurance Building
Tel. (242) 356-9391-4
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Fox Hill Centre
Park Plaza
Fox Hill Round About
Tel. (242) 364-2200
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Application Form(s) 

All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative.

Supporting Documents 
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residency Document
  • National Insurance Card
  • Three price quotes for each item required
Turn-around time 

One to four weeks.
Deadline 

There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s) 

This service is free to all eligible persons.

For more information please contact 

Department of Social Services
Clarence A. Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
New Providence
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-2850 or 326-0526
Fax. (242) 323-8672

 
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