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Sverigedemokraterna propose state-run psychiatric homes
The Sweden Democrats (SD) have proposed a major reform to establish state-run psychiatric homes, which party leader Jimmie Åkesson described as a modern version of traditional mental hospitals. The initiative aims to provide long-term care and permanent residential support for individuals with extensive psychiatric needs who currently fall between the responsibilities of municipalities and regions.
According to SD, the target group includes patients with histories of repeated emergency visits, involuntary admissions, or 24-hour care. The party emphasizes that the new model will be based primarily on voluntary participation and can offer both open and closed wards. Linda Lindberg, SD group leader, noted that the reform could also improve societal safety by providing better support for vulnerable individuals.
The proposal is part of a broader political goal to nationalize healthcare in Sweden. SD intends to begin the process during the next mandate period, potentially starting with a small-scale implementation and an investigation before scaling up. The party noted that the reform could affect tens of thousands of people, though the total cost has not yet been specified.
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Jimmie Åkesson · Linda Lindberg · Sverigedemokraterna · Sweden
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The homes are intended for individuals requiring long-term care and permanent daily support. frihetsnytt.se · samnytt.se · www.smalanningen.se
- [● 2 SOURCES] Linda Lindberg stated that many people currently fall between the gaps of municipal and regional care. frihetsnytt.se · samnytt.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Sweden Democrats propose establishing a new form of state-run psychiatric homes. frihetsnytt.se · samnytt.se · www.smalanningen.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed care model should be based primarily on voluntary participation. frihetsnytt.se · samnytt.se · www.smalanningen.se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jimmie Åkesson describes the proposal as a modern version of old-style mental hospitals. frihetsnytt.se · samnytt.se · www.smalanningen.se
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The party plans to start on a small scale and evaluate before scaling up. www.smalanningen.se
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The reform could potentially affect tens of thousands of people. www.smalanningen.se
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposal is part of a broader goal to nationalize healthcare in Sweden. frihetsnytt.se