Do you need help with LSS matters?
The Swedish Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) ensures individuals with significant and long-term disabilities can live as others do. The law aims to promote equality in living conditions and enhance opportunities for participation in society for those with disabilities. LSS includes special measures and services for individuals with disabilities and applies to three groups:
- People with intellectual disabilities, autism, or conditions similar to autism.
- People with significant and permanent cognitive impairments due to brain injury acquired in adulthood.
- People with other long-term physical or psychological disabilities that clearly don’t result from normal aging.
What services are available for people with disabilities and impairments?
Personal assistance
This involves support for basic needs such as personal hygiene, eating, dressing, and communication.
Escort service
Individuals can access an escort service to participate in community life, such as attending activities, visiting friends, or engaging in cultural and recreational events.
Contact person
A contact person provides companionship and support in daily life, helping to reduce social isolation and encouraging participation in various activities for people with certain impairments.
Respite services
Respite services offer relief to family caregivers by providing temporary in-home care for individuals with disabilities, allowing caregivers to rest or handle personal errands.
Short-term stay away from home
This involves temporary accommodations at short-term housing facilities, providing relief to family caregivers and giving individuals with disabilities a change of environment and recreation opportunities.
Living arrangements for children and youth
This option allows children and youth with disabilities to live in foster homes or housing with special services if their family homes cannot provide adequate support.
Housing with special services for adults
Adults with disabilities and impairments can access specially adapted housing, providing necessary support and services tailored to their needs.
What we help with regarding LSS for people with disabilities and impairments
Legal advice
We provide guidance on what services you’re entitled to under LSS and assist you in navigating the application process. We help you understand your rights and available options if you have any disabilities or impairments.
Applications and appeals
We review your application to make sure it accurately reflects your needs and complies with your rights under LSS. If your application is denied, we assist in filing an appeal and representing your case.
Support throughout the process
From the initial application to final decisions and appeals, we stand by you to make sure you receive the support and services you’re entitled to.
Get legal help today
Do you need help with LSS matters? You can always get in contact with our lawyers within just 24 hours when you need quick answers to your questions. Or you can email or call us whenever you need to hire a lawyer for legal assistance.
FAQ about LSS
Who’s eligible for services under LSS?
LSS applies to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, significant cognitive impairments following adult brain injury, or other long-term physical or psychological disabilities not resulting from normal aging.
How do I apply for services under LSS?
Applications are submitted to your municipality. The municipality will guide you through the application process and assess your need for support and services.
What if my LSS application is denied?
You can appeal the decision. We assist with preparing and submitting appeals, ensuring your case is presented effectively throughout the process.
