Region Dalarna
Region Dalarna allocates up to 30 million SEK to child psychiatry for 2026
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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.
A woman in Dalarna died waiting for surgery on an aortic aneurysm after delayed care. Region Dalarna assesses the incident was partly caused by the switch to the Cosmic journal system in October 2025. The region is filing a Lex Maria report.
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A group of doctors in Dalarna is demanding an external failure commission and investigation to break the contract for the Cosmic journal system from Cambio. They claim it threatens patient safety after six months of use. Region leadership rejects the proposal.
Region Dalarna plans to strengthen hearing care through targeted investments in the 2026 budget. This includes recruiting more audiologists to reduce waiting times. Efforts have already shortened queues, but challenges persist due to the pandemic and an aging population.
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Cecilia Anderssén transitions from interim to permanent communications director at Region Dalarna. She will assume the role on April 1, 2026. Anderssén expresses gladness over the continued trust.