Posts about the 2022 regional elections and the launch of welfare areas in Western Uusimaa.
I stood in the first regional elections in autumn 2021 because the Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county decides on health centres, maternity clinics, child welfare, home care and rescue services for around 470,000 people. During the campaign I wrote about what would happen if the nearest health centre failed us, and why social and health care is an investment in our future rather than merely an expense.
My position has stayed the same. Local services belong close to residents, care staff need to be looked after, and prevention is cheaper than treatment. During the campaign I also argued against client fees, on the grounds that they push costs into more expensive specialist care. I was not elected to the regional council, but served as a deputy member of the rescue services board from 2022 to 2025. The updates on each post show how the county has developed since.
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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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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.
