The Swedish Parliamentary Ombudsman (Justitieombudsmannen, JO) has issued sharp criticism against Eslöv Municipality for what it describes as "striking passivity" in handling a disability support case. According to reports from Skånska Dagbladet, a resident of Eslöv with disabilities was forced to wait nearly nine months for a decision on support for personal assistance costs.
The case reportedly began two years ago when the individual applied for support in May. Municipal officials conducted a home visit in July of that year, but the investigation then stalled for half a year without action from the municipality's care and social services committee. A decision was finally made in February of the following year.
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The Ombudsman's criticism focuses on the municipality's passivity and lack of information provided to the applicant during the extended waiting period. The case highlights concerns about administrative delays in Sweden's social care system, particularly for individuals with disabilities awaiting essential support services.
While details about the municipality's response are limited in available sources, the JO's intervention represents official scrutiny of local government handling of disability support cases. The criticism comes as part of the Ombudsman's oversight role in ensuring proper administration of public services across Swedish municipalities.