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KD: Elderly people should be able to choose the gender of healthcare personnel
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KD: Elderly people should be able to choose the gender of healthcare personnel

The Christian Democrats want older people to have the right to choose the gender of their home care staff, according to TV4 News.
S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care
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S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care

The Social Democrats are demanding answers from Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) after SVT's investigation into shortcomings in elderly care, SVT reports.
V calls for crisis commission on elderly care
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V calls for crisis commission on elderly care

The Left Party is calling for a crisis commission after the alarms about shortcomings in home care. It is a care for the elderly in total disarray, says Nadja Awad, spokesperson for care for the elderly
Domestic worker stole half a million – charged
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Domestic worker stole half a million – charged

The woman stole jewelry and other valuables from the elderly – while she was working in home care. She is now charged with five counts of aggravated theft
They died alone – home care missed the security alarm
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They died alone – home care missed the security alarm

Twelve people have died in connection with shortcomings in home care services. Five of them had called the police – without help arriving
170,000 Kronor Stolen from Elderly Person in Home Care
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170,000 Kronor Stolen from Elderly Person in Home Care

An older person with home care has been stolen from with up to 170,000 kronor during the summer, reports Ystads Allehanda.
Home Care Workers Reinstated After Facebook Comments Lead to Dismissal
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Home Care Workers Reinstated After Facebook Comments Lead to Dismissal

Three employees within the home care service in Kinda municipality were laid off during the summer after commenting on a post on Facebook, reports Corren. The employees have now gotten their jobs back
Meet this year's Autumn Couples of Married at First Sight
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Meet this year's Autumn Couples of Married at First Sight

Five men and three women form the four couples who will try to find love in the autumn edition of "Married at First Sight"
Uddevalla Municipality Files Police Report on Home Care Service Issues
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Uddevalla Municipality Files Police Report on Home Care Service Issues

In the beginning of September, around 20 employees at the home care service in Uddevalla were laid off. Now the municipality has chosen to report to the police
Man Arrested for Murder of Elderly Man in Skurup
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Man Arrested for Murder of Elderly Man in Skurup

A man has been detained suspected of murder of a man in his 80s in Skurup municipality earlier in the week, reports Ystad Allehanda.
92-year-old man detained for suspected murder in Staffanstorp
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92-year-old man detained for suspected murder in Staffanstorp

Home Care Staff Discover Injured Man in Skurup, Murder Investigation Launched
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Home Care Staff Discover Injured Man in Skurup, Murder Investigation Launched

The police are investigating a suspected murder after a man in his 80s was found injured in a residence in a smaller town in Skurup municipality during the night. The man was taken by ambulance to the hospital where he was confirmed dead
20 Home Care Employees Suspended in Uddevalla Over Misconduct Concerns
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20 Home Care Employees Suspended in Uddevalla Over Misconduct Concerns

A twenty-odd number of employees at the home care service in Uddevalla are being suspended, reports Bohusläningen. According to local media, there are suspicions of, among other things, threats, alcohol and narcotics within the night shift
Home Care Worker in Umeå Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
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Home Care Worker in Umeå Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault

A man employed in home care in Umeå is being prosecuted for gross rape and sexual assault of women he was supposed to help, reports SVT Västerbotten.
Home Care Services Undergo Year-Long Work Environment Review
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Home Care Services Undergo Year-Long Work Environment Review

The work environment in home care services must improve, the Work Environment Authority emphasizes. We need to take care of those who are supposed to care for us, says Malin Cato, head of the inspection department at the Work Environment Authority
Home Care Worker in Umeå Arrested for Suspected Aggravated Rape
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Home Care Worker in Umeå Arrested for Suspected Aggravated Rape

A man employed within the home care services in Umeå municipality is detained, suspected of aggravated rape against an elderly person, reports SVT Västerbotten.
Uppsala Elderly Care Board Resigns Amid Rape Scandal Criticism
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Uppsala Elderly Care Board Resigns Amid Rape Scandal Criticism

Eldercare Committee in Uppsala Faces Resignation Over Rape Scandal
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Eldercare Committee in Uppsala Faces Resignation Over Rape Scandal

The municipality's auditors do not want to grant the politicians in the eldercare committee exemption from liability following the notorious rape scandal in Uppsala, writes UNT. Now, all politicians in the committee may be forced to leave
"Cold Facts" Wins Golden Shovel for Exposing Sweden Democrats' Troll Factory
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"Cold Facts" Wins Golden Shovel for Exposing Sweden Democrats' Troll Factory

"Cold Facts" revelation about the Sweden Democrats' troll factory receives a gold shovel. Also, Upsala Nya Tidning's revelation about rapes in home care services is among the prize winners at the gala for investigative journalism
Swedish Care Worker Jailed for Defrauding Elderly of Millions
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Swedish Care Worker Jailed for Defrauding Elderly of Millions

Uppsala Municipality Faces Criticism Over Home Care Safety Failures
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Uppsala Municipality Faces Criticism Over Home Care Safety Failures

The Home Care Scandal, where several elderly women were raped by male staff, has seriously damaged the trust in the municipality, concludes an external investigation. The investigators write that Uppsala Municipality has failed when it comes to safety in elderly care
Dropped by home care – broke both legs
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Dropped by home care – broke both legs

An elderly person was dropped on the floor by the home care service in connection with a shower – and got fractures in both legs, reports SVT News Jämtland.
Dog Attack on Home Care Staff
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Dog Attack on Home Care Staff

Convicted of sex crimes – got new healthcare job
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Convicted of sex crimes – got new healthcare job

A nurse was fired by Borås municipality after allegations of sexual assaults against two elderly people. Shortly afterwards, the man was employed by Västra Götaland Region, writes Göteborgs-Posten
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