Amposta Hospital and Apasa strengthen care for people with intellectual disabilities

The agreement signed in Amposta seeks to adapt health services and expand available specialties for 184 users.

Generic representation of a convention signing meeting between health and social representatives.
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Generic representation of a convention signing meeting between health and social representatives.

The Amposta Regional Hospital and the Apasa entity signed an agreement on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to improve socio-sanitary care for 184 people with intellectual disabilities in Montsià.

The agreement, signed at the Amposta Regional Hospital, aims to adapt health services to the specific needs of this group, promoting a person-centered approach. The signing ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Amposta and President of the Hospital's Board of Directors, Adam Tomàs, the President of Apasa, Mercè Barberà, and the new Managing Director, Carlos Tobar, among other authorities.

"The agreement embodies the willingness to collaborate between two city references, emphasizing that when challenges are shared, they are easier to achieve."

Adam Tomàs · Mayor of Amposta and Hospital President
The Hospital's Managing Director, Carlos Tobar, highlighted that the agreement “visualizes the hospital's values, such as humanization, proximity, and person-centered care.” Tobar confirmed that specific gynecology and ophthalmology consultations have already been implemented with adapted spaces and circuits to offer calmer and more appropriate care for this collective.

"This agreement represents a step forward in improving the socio-sanitary quality of life for people with functional diversity."

Manel Pech · General Director of Apasa
Currently, Apasa serves 184 users, ranging from 4 years old to adulthood. The agreement plans to progressively expand collaboration to new specialties and areas of the hospital, as well as reinforce the training and awareness of healthcare professionals to ensure more respectful and tailored care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.