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Local parties disagree on elderly choice of home care staff
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In Uppsala, local parties disagree on whether the elderly should have a legal right to choose the gender of home care staff for intimate care. The government's June 2026 inquiry examines the issue after several assaults in the sector.
Around 20 employees in Borlänge municipality's home care service receive paid driver's licenses. The initiative aims to enable more efficient work and retain staff.
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A new report shows that 72 percent of home care staff in Sweden have considered leaving their jobs. In Uppsala, 54 people left home care services in 2025, and politicians from SD and MP have differing proposals to improve the situation.
June 04, 2026 04:55