From July 1 a new law takes effect requiring people on economic assistance to take part in full-time activities. Uppsala Municipality is now preparing to offer tailored measures to around 1 000 people.
Around 3 000 households in Uppsala receive economic assistance. The municipality estimates that roughly 1 000 of them lack any form of employment or education.
Helena Clementson, director of the Labour Market Administration, says the requirement provides new tools to help more people reach self-sufficiency. Activities will be adapted to individual circumstances.
The National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions are producing support material for municipalities. Exceptions apply for instance in cases of sickness benefit or reached retirement age.
