Personlig Assistans Apr 2026

In Sweden, personal assistance is heavily regulated, primarily under the Act on Support and Service for Certain Functional Impairments (LSS):

The need for help with basic personal needs (hygiene, meals, clothing) must exceed 20 hours per week, managed by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan). Lower needs are handled by the municipality. PERSONLIG ASSISTANS

Accompanying the user to work, studies, hobbies, and social events. (Personal Assistance) is more than just a care

(Personal Assistance) is more than just a care service—it is a cornerstone of the Independent Living movement, designed to empower people with extensive disabilities to live life on their own terms. By providing individualized support, it breaks down barriers to social participation, enabling individuals to work, study, parent, and engage in leisure activities with the same freedom as non-disabled people. One-on-one support tailored to the unique, daily needs

Personlig Assistans: Empowering Independence and Redefining Support

The user must belong to one of the LSS groups, such as those with intellectual disabilities, autism, or significant physical brain injuries.

One-on-one support tailored to the unique, daily needs of a person with significant, long-term functional impairments.