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Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland, schools closed and public transport cancelled
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Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland, schools closed and public transport cancelled

Huge amounts of snow have fallen across Västernorrland. Tracked vehicles have been deployed, schools are closed and public transport has been paralyzed
Home Guard helps home care during snowstorm
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Home Guard helps home care during snowstorm

The snowstorm is causing problems for elderly care. The city of Gothenburg is receiving reinforcements from the Home Guard - in the form of tracked vehicles, reports P4 Gothenburg
VMA and red warning for heavy snow in Västernorrland - great risks
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VMA and red warning for heavy snow in Västernorrland - great risks

A VMA has been issued in Västernorrland County, and a red warning is in effect for heavy snow and strong winds. The snow is causing problems in several parts of the country
Woman arrested after knife attack on home care worker in Helsingborg
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Woman arrested after knife attack on home care worker in Helsingborg

A woman has been arrested in Helsingborg following a knife attack on a home-care employee, SVT News Helsingborg reports.
90-year-old man charged with murder of partner in Staffanstorp
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90-year-old man charged with murder of partner in Staffanstorp

A man in his 90s is being charged with the murder of a woman in her mid-90s in Staffanstorp. P4 Malmöhus reports the man suffers from a serious mental disorder
Several snow warnings, thousands still without power
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Several snow warnings, thousands still without power

The snow has fallen - and it will continue to fall. An orange warning has been issued for northeastern Svealand and parts of eastern Småland and Öland
Man in his 20s charged with stabbing death of man in his 80s
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Man in his 20s charged with stabbing death of man in his 80s

A man in his 20s is charged with the murder of a man in his 80s.
100-year-old raped – juror suspended
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100-year-old raped – juror suspended

One of the jurors in the case of a 38-year-old care assistant convicted of raping a 100-year-old woman has been suspended, reports Aftonbladet.
Olympic hopes supported by financial profile - no need to work
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Olympic hopes supported by financial profile - no need to work

Frida Westman has had to work in home care alongside her elite efforts. But the ski jumper no longer has to
Woman accused of murder is convicted of thefts against the elderly
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Woman accused of murder is convicted of thefts against the elderly

The woman who was singled out as guilty of the notorious Stuvkällarmodet in Gothenburg in 2005 has now been convicted of aggravated theft within home care, local media reports.
Managers fired in home care scandal – "Serious"
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Managers fired in home care scandal – "Serious"

Two managers in Uddevalla municipality have been dismissed following the high-profile scandal in home care, where around 20 employees were suspended last autumn. It is extremely serious, says the chairman of the municipal board, Martin Pettersson (SD)
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
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