An investigation has directed serious criticism at Borlänge municipality's handling of reorganization and recruitments in disability care.
The report highlights insufficient transparency and lacking routines in processes and leadership. The municipality has initiated extensive improvement work in response to the criticism.
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Region Dalarna's regional council has decided to allocate up to 30 million kronor extra to the care choice for child and youth psychiatry (BUP) in 2026. The investment aims to retain care providers. The opposition warns that the funds will not solve the root problems.
Borlänge municipality has received extensive criticism from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) for shortcomings in child and youth services. The child and family unit is now being reinforced with nine new positions.
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Borlänge municipality is laying off 17 employees in care services, while hiring new staff monthly. The care sector faces heavy pressure, high sick leave, and reduced continuity for the elderly.
Politicians in Skellefteå municipality have sharply criticized a recruitment campaign costing 1.2 million kronor. The Sweden Democrats and Christian Democrats view it as wasteful spending of tax money, while the municipal councilor defends the initiative.
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A leader in Dala-Demokraten calls for scrutiny of Region Dalarna's leadership over its handling of the Cosmic journal system. The piece highlights illegalities in the procurement and serious patient safety risks.
A popular restaurant in Borlänge was forced to close after environmental inspectors found serious deficiencies during an unannounced check last week.
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Hallsberg municipality will introduce criminal record checks for all new hires in several sectors. The measure aims to prevent crime and undue influence.