The Swedish Social Insurance Agency's status report for 2026 shows that stress-related sick leave remains at historically high levels in healthcare, schools, and social care.
The Swedish Work Environment Authority's inspection report from November 2025 also shows shortcomings in work environment efforts at the country's emergency hospitals.
On Tuesday next week, Elisabet Lann will therefore invite unions, private healthcare providers, the Swedish Association of Municipalities and Regions (SKR), and relevant authorities to an emergency meeting to discuss the situation, according to a press release.
The purpose is to create a common picture of the greatest obstacles to a sustainable work environment and to identify what can be done in ongoing work, according to the government.
