Santo António Hospital studies solution to create daycare

The ULS Santo António in Porto is exploring the establishment of a daycare for employees' children, a long-standing goal of the institution. Although the project is under consideration, the administration has not set timelines or investment amounts due to various factors. The daycare's implementation faces regulatory challenges and requires qualified staff, which are not part of the ULS's core competencies. Recent discussions indicate renewed interest from the Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto, with potential plans for three daycare rooms for around 80 children, prioritizing employees' children. The project has been delayed since its initial approval in 2008 due to legal and operational hurdles.