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Social and health reform – welfare areas

Lauri Lavanti sitting on a stool leaning against a tall table. He is wearing a black blazer and a blue-and-white floral shirt. In the blazer pocket is a multicoloured pocket square. A staircase in the background.

Posts about the social and health reform, welfare areas, and the organisation of health and social services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Finnish social and health reform?
The social and health reform (sote) transferred responsibility for health and social services from municipalities to 21 new welfare areas starting in 2023.
What are the key challenges of the welfare area reform?
The key challenges are financial sustainability, ensuring equal service access across regions, reducing waiting times, and integrating social and health services.