Uppsala county's psychiatric ambulance, operating only eight hours a day, misses 60 to 80 percent of mental health alarms due to resource shortages. Hospital board chair Neil Ormerod (V) wants to extend operating hours but lacks funding. Police report a clear difference when the service is active.
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Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala faces an ongoing staffing crisis in the emergency department. More than 680 work shifts remain unfilled for the summer despite some improvement.
Region Dalarna enters summer with staff shortages at health centers and fewer ambulances. Patients with less acute issues may face longer wait times.
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The County Administrative Board in Dalarna is working to include people with disabilities in crisis preparedness. People with disabilities risk being hit extra hard in a crisis. Falu resident Helena Fridlund expresses concern about her dependence on others during an alarm.
A new health survey shows that the share of girls in Uppsala county reporting sexual harassment has dropped sharply since 2017.
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The emergency department in Mora faces major staffing problems. Several nurses have resigned and the situation is described as acute.