Sjövillan has two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom, and is prepared for one family at a time. Families can stay for single nights or up to a week, with possible extension. The accommodation can provide relief in strained home situations, and in some cases, a child can stay with a parent to give other family members a break. "With Sjövillan, we want to create better conditions for making everyday life work during the treatment," said Amanda Lindvall, care unit manager.
At the beginning of treatment, visits can be several times a week, and for families living far from Växjö, the frequent travel significantly impacts everyday life, according to the region. "This is a concrete way to make care more accessible, regardless of where in the county you live," said Ida Eriksson, a politician from the Moderate Party. The region has not disclosed specific eligibility criteria or costs for families.
With Sjövillan, we want to create better conditions for making everyday life work during the treatment.
This is a concrete way to make care more accessible, regardless of where in the county you live. We know that the treatment affects the whole family, and then we also need to create support that works in practice.