Government appointed Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic

29.12.2016

The Government appointed a new Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. The matter is related to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence...
Students transferred under the general housing allowance on 1 August 2017

29.12.2016

Both upper secondary and higher education students will be transferred under the general housing allowance on 1 August 2017. Student housing supplement under the current student financial aid...
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Amendments to provisions on smoke-free tobacco products in Tobacco Act

29.12.2016

Provisions on smoke-free tobacco products in the Tobacco Act are amended. In accordance with a decision of the European Commission, the prohibitions against sale and import of smoke-free tobacco...
New decrees specify the rules for awarding and use of grants

29.12.2016

The Government has issued two new decrees. They regulate grants to non-profit-making organisations and foundations for the promotion of health and social wellbeing.
The reform of 24-hour services creates regional units and reinforces collaboration

29.12.2016

The 24-hour system of health and social services will be reformed. Larger units will be created for the provision of specialised medical care. Some examinations, procedures and treatments will be...
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Alcohol consumption in the Nordic Countries has declined most in Denmark and Finland

22.12.2016

Sales-based alcohol consumption in the Nordic Countries has decreased the most in Denmark and Finland. However, these countries are still the largest consumers of alcohol. In 2014, 9.5 litres of...
Minister Rehula: Freedom of choice to improve primary health and social services

22.12.2016

On 21 December, the Government published a bill concerning the customer's freedom of choice with regard to social and health services, as well as the changes made to the Government's draft proposal...
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RAY grant activities to be transferred to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health at the beginning of 2017

22.12.2016

Finland's Slot Machine Association's (RAY) grant activities will be transferred to the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA), which will be established under the...
New Infectious Diseases Act will enter into force on 1 March 2017

21.12.2016

There will be a new Infectious Diseases Act. It will aim to prevent infectious diseases from occurring and spreading by means of early diagnosis and effective treatment. The physician in charge of...
Social welfare institutional and housing services must improve preparedness for disruptions

20.12.2016

A report by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health showed that private social service providers must improve their preparedness for example for storms and heat waves.
Low threshold services to prevent interpersonal violence and violence against women

19.12.2016

Easily available low threshold services can prevent violence in close relationships and break a vicious circle of violence as early as possible. Services must be equally available to all people,...
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International evaluation: Counties as the organisers of health and social services is a good solution

16.12.2016

Finland has a good health and social services system but it can and should be enhanced and developed. Municipalities are too small and scattered to organise equal health and social services...
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New European Reference Networks to improve care provided for rare diseases

16.12.2016

Improvements are expected in the treatment provided for rare diseases as European Reference Networks launch their activities next year. The purpose of the reference networks is to improve...
Guidelines for Finland’s drug policy remain unchanged

15.12.2016

Finland’s drug policy will in the years ahead emphasise continued and improved long-term work at basic level as well as cooperation between various stakeholders. Prevention and early intervention...
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What is rational pharmacotherapy?

15.12.2016

Rational, or appropriate pharmacotherapy is effective, safe, appropriate, and economical. The purpose of the implementation programme for rational pharmacotherapy is the implementation of these goals.
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Basic social assistance from Kela as of 1 January 2017

8.12.2016

Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, will be responsible for granting and payment of basic social assistance from the start of 2017. Supplementary and preventive social assistance...
Changes to application for smoking ban by housing corporations

8.12.2016

On 8 December, the Government issued a decree on the information housing corporations must provide in the applications regarding smoking bans inside individual apartments or on the balconies of...
How is training for medical and dental specialists being developed?

1.12.2016

According to reports, the numbers of medical and dental specialists are divided by sector and are regionally uneven.
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Social security agreement with Republic of Korea into force in February 2017

29.11.2016

The bilateral social security agreement between Finland and the Republic of Korea will affect the social security of persons moving between these two countries. The agreement will enter into force...
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests opinions on the comprehensive reform of the Alcohol Act

22.11.2016

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests opinions from stakeholders on the draft government proposal to Parliament on the Alcohol Act and other related Acts. The deadline for comments is...