Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales

The State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LAGuS) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is a central authority responsible for a wide range of tasks in the fields of health, social affairs, and occupational safety. It oversees and promotes health and social services as well as implements occupational safety measures within the federal state. LAGuS offers a broad spectrum of services, including the monitoring of pharmaceuticals, infection protection, environmental hygiene, hospital and general hygiene, organ donation, quality management, and training in the health sector. In the social domain, LAGuS provides services such as parental allowance, disability law, communication aids, and support through assistance dogs. Additionally, LAGuS is responsible for funding from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and grants from the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

The State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LAGuS) is committed to promoting the health and social well-being of the citizens of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It aims to improve the quality of life of people in the state by providing high-quality health and social services as well as by promoting occupational safety measures. LAGuS works to foster a just and inclusive society in which all citizens have access to the necessary resources and support to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

The target group of the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LAGuS) includes all citizens of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania who rely on health and social services. This particularly includes people with disabilities, families applying for parental allowance, as well as employees benefiting from occupational safety measures. LAGuS also addresses organizations and institutions active in the health and social sectors that require support in implementing projects and programs. Through funding from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and state subsidies, projects contributing to social integration and the improvement of employment opportunities are also supported.