Finnish Government Plans Major Social Welfare and Elderly Care Cuts
The Finnish government is planning significant cuts to social welfare services, including ending rehabilitative work activities and increasing customer fees. These reforms also include higher fees for elderly care and aim to streamline bureaucracy.
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Rydman: More cuts in social services on the way
The government plans additional cuts in social services worth 55 million euros next year and 100 million euros from 2028 onwards.
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Finland’s government has proposed raising fees for elderly care and cutting social welfare spending as part of a plan to save €100 million, with legislation now sent for consultation. The proposal includes higher charges for long-term care, the end of existing rehabilitation work schemes, and a reduction in administrative duties for social workers. Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman said the changes form part of a wider reform aimed at balancing public finances.
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