Posts about the social and health reform, welfare areas, and the organisation of health and social services.
Social and health care is expensive, but without it we cannot call Finland a welfare state. My position has stayed the same: prevention is cheaper than treatment, and cost growth is curbed by providing the right services at the right time, not by cutting them. In the regional election campaign I argued against client fees as one source of those costs. The Western Uusimaa regional council decided to raise them from the start of 2026.
Most of these posts were written before the first regional elections, when I stood for the Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county. I argued for keeping local services such as health centres and maternity clinics close to residents, and for the wellbeing of care staff. I was not elected to the regional council, but took part in the county's work as a deputy member of the rescue services board. The category also explains the municipal welfare committee, which the reform dissolved.
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Health belongs to everyone
Abolishing healthcare client fees saves bureaucracy, addresses problems before they grow, and ensures no one is left without care for financial reasons.
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Sote is the cornerstone of the welfare society
Social and healthcare is expensive, but essential. Without a functioning welfare system, can we still call Finland a welfare state?
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What if there were no health centre?
What if Jorvi A&E were the only emergency service for all of Western Uusimaa? What if you always had to queue for hours at Jorvi?
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The welfare committee — what is it?
The welfare committee handles residents' appeals on welfare matters. Although its meetings are confidential, the cases offer important lessons.
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I am standing for the 2022 regional elections
I am standing in the regional elections. My priorities are maintaining local services, keeping healthcare public, and supporting care workers.
