Pubblica Assistenza Fratellanza Popolare Peretola is a nonprofit voluntary public assistance organization based in Florence, Italy. Its work brings together emergency response, healthcare, social support and community activities, delivered by volunteers and professional staff. The association provides emergency medical assistance through Italy’s 112 service, as well as medical transport for people who need to reach care homes, treatment appointments, dialysis or other health services. Its social services include accessible transport for people with disabilities and support for community and rehabilitation activities.

At its medical centre, visitors can access general practitioners and specialists, nursing care and home blood-sampling for people unable to travel to local collection centres. Nursing services include injections, wound dressings and blood-pressure checks. The organization also offers medical assistance, civil protection activities, blood-donor and training groups, recreational programs, and support through the regional Pronto Badante project for families facing an older person’s initial needs. Additional services include the Vanessa support desk and funeral assistance at reduced rates for members.