Banska Bystrica Self-Governing Region (BBSK) is one of the eight self-governing regions in Slovakia. The inhabitants of the region directly elect the President of the region and the regional council. Administratively, BBSK is divided into 13 districts and 516 municipalities. 

Main Areas of Work

• Provision of social services
• Accreditation and registration of service providers and professionals
• Regulation and policy development for services/professionals

Key Thematic Areas of Work

• Ageing & Care
• Community Care
• Dementia and end of life care
• EU Funding
• Integrated Care & Support
• Integrated Services
• Labour Market Inclusion
• Long term care
• Person centred care
• Social Inclusion
• Social Service’s Resilience