The Socialist Parliamentary Group has made a commitment alongside the Insular Hospital’s staff committee and María Dolores Corujo, Secretary General of the PSOE in Lanzarote, to modernise and rehabilitate the facility while ensuring the continuity of its multidisciplinary geriatric care model. Miguel Ángel Pérez del Pino, the group’s health spokesperson, signed the agreement, which pledges to secure necessary funding for the hospital’s renovations.
The agreement is backed by Ariel Bonilla, head of the workers’ committee, and representatives from Intersindical Canaria, who noted the importance of addressing the needs of patients, families, caregivers, social organisations, and hospital staff in defending public health rights and dignity.
Corujo emphasised that the plan includes a complete overhaul of the existing facilities, enhancing clinical capacities while maintaining the specialised care model in place since 1987. The hospital is home to the only accredited multiprofessional geriatric teaching unit in the Canary Islands.
“The Insular Hospital is a source of pride for Lanzarote’s public health. We make this commitment to our community because the hospital’s future affects the entire island. Our elderly deserve specialised public care, their families need support, and professionals require the means to continue their vital work. CC and PP must ensure this,” she stated.
Pérez del Pino highlighted the importance of an integrated care approach that includes physiotherapy, rehabilitation, long-term care, professional support, and personalised nutrition, alongside assistance for families and caregivers.
He also warned against weakening the hospital’s established model, accusing Coalición Canaria and the Partido Popular of jeopardising the facility’s future.
“The document clarifies that if the 2027 Canary Islands Budget does not allocate specific and adequate funds for the refurbishment, the Socialist Parliamentary Group will propose a long-term funding amendment,” the party announced.
Pérez del Pino stressed that the Insular Hospital should not remain dependent on vague commitments without a concrete budget, affecting patients and families who need public assistance. If the PSOE takes on governmental roles in the Canary Islands, they will ensure the financing and execution of the renovations, preserving the multidisciplinary geriatric model.
Corujo affirmed, “We are formalising our commitment to advocate for what we will deliver when in government. The Insular Hospital needs modern facilities and the necessary resources to enhance the quality of care.”
The agreement also specifies that construction plans should be carefully coordinated to minimise disruption for patients and families, prioritising the quality of geriatric and social healthcare.
Pérez del Pino further argued that bolstering public health services is essential in response to an ageing population and the rising demand for rehabilitation and long-term care, cautioning that weakening public resources gives room to private enterprises at the expense of public health and family welfare.
Corujo acknowledged the crucial efforts of professionals and community organisations in advocating for the hospital, stating, “Their dedication is key to protecting a healthcare asset that belongs to all of Lanzarote. We will carry their demands to Parliament and ensure that the Insular Hospital’s rehabilitation receives the support and funding it deserves.”
