Norwegian Social Services Act

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The Norwegian Social Services Act is a key piece of welfare legislation that regulates the provision of social services and support, including measures for people with substance abuse and addiction problems, within Norway’s public welfare system.

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Norwegian Social Services Act canonical 1

Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Norwegian law
social welfare legislation
administeredBy Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) NERFINISHED
Norwegian municipalities
aimsTo contribute to greater equality and inclusion
improve living conditions for disadvantaged persons
prevent social problems
promote social and economic security
promote transition to self‑sufficiency
appliesTo persons lawfully staying in Norway
persons residing in Norway
basedOnPrinciple individual assessment of need
respect for human dignity
right to necessary assistance
user involvement
containsProvisionsOn complaints and appeals procedures in social services
confidentiality and information‑sharing rules in social services
cooperation between social services and health services
duties of municipalities in social services
rights to social assistance
country Norway
ensures legal rights to certain social services
focusesOn assistance to people with substance use disorders
social inclusion of marginalized groups
support for vulnerable individuals and families
jurisdiction Kingdom of Norway NERFINISHED
language Norwegian
legalSystem Norwegian legal system
partOf Norwegian welfare legislation framework NERFINISHED
regulates coordination of social services with other welfare services
economic social assistance
individual social plans and follow‑up
municipal social services
practical assistance and training in daily living
provision of social services
services for people with addiction problems
services for people with substance abuse problems
social support measures
temporary accommodation for persons in need
user participation in social services
relatedTo Norwegian Health and Care Services Act NERFINISHED
Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration Act NERFINISHED
requires municipalities to provide necessary social services
scope national
sector public welfare sector
targetsGroup persons with financial difficulties
persons with social problems
persons with substance abuse and addiction issues

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Norwegian substance abuse and addiction policy legalBasis Norwegian Social Services Act