Areas of responsibility

• Disability policy

  The objectives of disability policy are: a social community based on diversity; a society designed to allow people with disabilities of all ages full participation in the life of the community; equal opportunities in life for girls and boys, women and men with disabilities.

• Policy for the elderly

  The objective of elderly policy is for elderly people to lead active lives and have influence on society and their own everyday lives; for them to be able to grow old in security and retain their independence; and for them to be treated with respect and have access to good health and social care services.

• Public health

  The objective of the policy area is to improve public health for the groups in society that are most disadvantaged from a health perspective.

• Social services policy

  The objective of social services policy is to strengthen the capability and opportunities for social and cultural participation of people who are in economically and socially vulnerable situations and to strengthen protection of children at risk.