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The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"
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The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"

Thousands of children with, among other things, abuse and gang problems are forced to wait for months every year for already approved support measures. Very serious, says the Minister for Social Affairs – who places the main responsibility on the municipalities
After Covid – Stocks of Protective Equipment Strengthened
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After Covid – Stocks of Protective Equipment Strengthened

The regions' access to medical technical products and personal protective equipment shall be strengthened. The state is contributing with 850 million kronor
Few benefit frauds lead to convictions
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Few benefit frauds lead to convictions

Few benefit frauds reported by municipalities to the police are investigated and lead to convictions, a study by the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) shows.
Eleven HVB companies with criminal connections procured by SKR
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Eleven HVB companies with criminal connections procured by SKR

A company within the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) has signed agreements with several HVB companies that have ties to organized crime, reports SVT News.
Despite Billion-Lift – Still Tough for Municipalities
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Despite Billion-Lift – Still Tough for Municipalities

From billion deficits to a clear brightening. Next year, the country's municipalities and regions are expected to make a combined profit of 28 billion kronor
Social Services Struggle to Reach Younger Children
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Social Services Struggle to Reach Younger Children

Union concern as hired personnel decrease in healthcare
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Union concern as hired personnel decrease in healthcare

1. 3 billion kronor
Wanted: Childcare Workers for Elderly Care
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Wanted: Childcare Workers for Elderly Care

Sharply decreasing birth rates are redrawing the map for the country's municipalities. Preschool staff will need to retrain and step in to elderly care
Positive wind reactions – but not enough
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Positive wind reactions – but not enough

The wind power industry is cautiously positive about the government's proposal, but lacks regulation of the municipal veto. "Two out of three is not bad – but all parts will be needed", writes Tomas Hallberg on Svensk Vindenergi
The Government Proposes Three New Billion to Healthcare
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The Government Proposes Three New Billion to Healthcare

The Government wants to strengthen healthcare with two billion kronor in targeted grants in 2025. The budget also proposes an additional billion for shorter queues in healthcare
A Mockery of Swedish Healthcare
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A Mockery of Swedish Healthcare

The opposition is criticizing the government's healthcare funding. It is not an investment, but a budget cut
Municipalities adapt school funding based on socio-economic background
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Municipalities adapt school funding based on socio-economic background

After the criticism – a calmer summer at Sis
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After the criticism – a calmer summer at Sis

The number of escapes and incidents with threats and violence at the country's Sis-homes has decreased during the summer.
Teachers struggle to get jobs – despite teacher shortage
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Teachers struggle to get jobs – despite teacher shortage

It is reported to be a shortage of qualified teachers. At the same time, qualified teachers experience that it is difficult to get a job
"Scaling up to crisis mode due to lack of space"
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"Scaling up to crisis mode due to lack of space"

The Minister promises: Pressure on Sis-homes eases
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The Minister promises: Pressure on Sis-homes eases

Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party) promises "a significant improvement" in a couple of months regarding the shortage of places at so-called Sis-homes. Currently, 31 young people are waiting in line for closed care
Nurses' dissatisfaction after the strike: "Crap"
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Nurses' dissatisfaction after the strike: "Crap"

The dissatisfaction among nurses is great since the Swedish Association of Health Professionals concluded a new agreement with SKR. But according to the union, there were no alternatives to the settlement
Sis tackles the placement shortage: Takes in the most dangerous children
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Sis tackles the placement shortage: Takes in the most dangerous children

Six are looking at establishing modular homes to solve the accommodation shortage. The situation is serious, according to youth care director Birgitta Dahlberg
The Alarm: Full Capacity at Sis - Children May Commit Murder This Summer
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The Alarm: Full Capacity at Sis - Children May Commit Murder This Summer

The Government has today called an emergency meeting about the acute shortage of places at Sis. There is a great risk that several of the 58 people who are currently in the queue will commit serious violent crimes, according to SKR: "Meanwhile, murders are being committed, of children
New healthcare agreement in place: "Delighted and relieved"
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New healthcare agreement in place: "Delighted and relieved"

A new agreement is in place and the healthcare strike is cancelled with immediate effect. I am most pleased that those who work in rotation will now receive a reduction in working hours, says the Chairman of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals Sineva Ribeiro to TT
The Healthcare Strike is Over – New Agreement in Place
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The Healthcare Strike is Over – New Agreement in Place

The healthcare conflict is over. Both parties have accepted the mediators' latest offer, which includes, among other things, some reduction in working hours
The Healthcare Conflict: Parties Meet Mediators
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The Healthcare Conflict: Parties Meet Mediators

The mediators in the healthcare conflict have called the Swedish Association of Health Professionals, the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) and Sobona to new meetings. But when an offer will come is still unclear
Larger Deficit than Expected for the Regions
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Larger Deficit than Expected for the Regions

Regions' billion deficit grows, according to the first forecasts for 2024. They became significantly worse than what we had counted on, says Annika Wallenskog, chief economist at SKR, to Ekot
Care Strike Continues – Union Rejects Mediators' Offer
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Care Strike Continues – Union Rejects Mediators' Offer

The healthcare strike continues. The union says no to the mediators' offer
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