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Malin Malmgren, who recently wrote in the column “Min Mening,” has called for a clear political responsibility for staffing in Helsingborg’s LSS (special needs) homes. In a statement released by the city council, Lars Thunberg, chair of the health and care committee (Vård‑ och omsorgsnämnden) and a member of the Moderate Party (KD), said he shares Malmgren’s view. “As chair of the committee, together with the council, we take responsibility for resources, quality and follow‑up. The operations are responsible for how staffing is organized to meet the needs of the residents,” Thunberg said. He added that Helsingborg invests more in LSS homes than many other municipalities. According to municipal statistics from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (SKR) via Kolada, the city’s personnel costs for 2025 were 27.7 percent above the national average. The question, Thunberg said, is not only how many resources are available but how they are allocated and used. The city uses the Kuben model, a long‑standing system that distributes resources based on support needs across its 38 group and service homes. “The model is not a definitive solution for every situation,” he explained. “There is room for managers to add resources when special needs arise, for example for work‑environment reasons.” In some homes, including Dalhemsvägen, the adaptation of schedules and staffing has lagged, partly due to repeated changes in management. Thunberg said that once these issues are addressed, staffing can be adjusted. He emphasized that the goal is not cost cutting but ensuring that resources reach the services where they are needed. “The actual needs of the residents should guide staffing, not historical schedules,” he said. The committee will risk‑assess any changes, monitor them, and handle them in dialogue with employees and safety representatives. Thunberg also noted that the concerns of relatives should be taken seriously. “LSS is about good living conditions, security and self‑determination,” he said. “It is also the benchmark for measuring results, not just the number of staff at a shift.” Article source: Helsingborgs Dagblad | Image credit: Helsingborgs Dagblad
Malin Malmgren, who recently wrote in the column “Min Mening,” has called for a clear political responsibility for staffing in Helsingborg’s LSS (special needs) homes. In a statement released by the city council, Lars Thunberg, chair of the health and care committee (Vård‑ och omsorgsnämnden) and a member of the Moderate Party (KD), said he shares Malmgren’s view. “As chair of the committee, together with the council, we take responsibility for resources, quality and follow‑up. The operations are responsible for how staffing is organized to meet the needs of the residents,” Thunberg said. He added that Helsingborg invests more in LSS homes than many other municipalities. According to municipal statistics from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (SKR) via Kolada, the city’s personnel costs for 2025 were 27.7 percent above the national average. The question, Thunberg said, is not only how many resources are available but how they are allocated and used. The city uses the Kuben model, a long‑standing system that distributes resources based on support needs across its 38 group and service homes. “The model is not a definitive solution for every situation,” he explained. “There is room for managers to add resources when special needs arise, for example for work‑environment reasons.” In some homes, including Dalhemsvägen, the adaptation of schedules and staffing has lagged, partly due to repeated changes in management. Thunberg said that once these issues are addressed, staffing can be adjusted. He emphasized that the goal is not cost cutting but ensuring that resources reach the services where they are needed. “The actual needs of the residents should guide staffing, not historical schedules,” he said. The committee will risk‑assess any changes, monitor them, and handle them in dialogue with employees and safety representatives. Thunberg also noted that the concerns of relatives should be taken seriously. “LSS is about good living conditions, security and self‑determination,” he said. “It is also the benchmark for measuring results, not just the number of staff at a shift.”
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