Short-term care
Here you can find information on who is eligible for short-term stay and how to apply.
In order to be granted a short-term stay, one or more of the following conditions must be met
- You need round-the-clock supervision and/or care for a limited period and there is not enough help from home care services
- You have a need for end-of-life care
- You have a relative caring for you at home and need respite care
Apply for short-term care
In your application, you must describe your difficulties in everyday life and, if necessary, support your diagnosis with a medical certificate. Short-term stays are means-tested and are granted based on your need or your relatives need for respite care.
Contact a case officer through Medborgarservice at +46 26 24 00 00 or medborgarservice@sandviken.se
After the application
Your application will be received by an assistance officer who will investigate, assess, make a decision and notify you.
The housing coordinator will let you know which of the following units you will receive your short-term stay in.
Fees and charges
Sandviken municipality charges fees for support and assistance.
Contact us with questions
If you have questions about short-term care, fees or the support you can get, you can get help from Medborgarservice on +46 26 24 00 00 or medborgarservice@sandviken.se
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