Løvemammaene

Consultation input to the Education and Research Committee (Government Budget 2026)

Løvemammaene have submitted written input to the Education and Research Committee regarding the State Budget 2026. We applied to participate in the oral hearing, but were again rejected this year. We are surprised by this, given our membership numbers and the experience and expertise we have gained on school issues over many years. Below you can read the entire written input.

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Response from Udir regarding interpretation of education in upper secondary school

Løvemammaene asked the Norwegian Directorate of Education (Udir) for clarification because we see a practice after the new Education Act came into force on 01.08.24 that weakens the right to education for students with complex needs. We have received several inquiries from members, where the county municipality and upper secondary schools push the student into health and care services and the student receives fewer hours of education.

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Consultation on the incorporation of the CRPD

Today, chairwoman Bettina Lindgren and deputy chairwoman Elin Gunnarsson participated on behalf of Løvemammaene in an oral hearing for "Amendments to the Human Rights Act etc. (incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – CRPD)". Rights officer Gunn Helen Ege has also submitted the written hearing contribution to the Justice Committee. You can see and read both contributions below

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Hearing in the family and culture committee

Today, Løvemammaene participated in the oral hearing on the Ministry of Culture and Equality's budget for 2026 (the state budget). Deputy Chair Elin Gunnarsson participated on behalf of the organization. Løvemammaene have also submitted a written consultation note to the committee members in advance of the oral hearing, in which we raise everything from ASK (alternative and supplemental communication), universal design,

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Hearing in the justice committee

Today, Løvemammaene participated in the oral hearing on the Ministry of Justice and Public Security's budget for 2026 (the national budget). Chairwoman Bettina Lindgren participated on behalf of the organization. Løvemammaene have also submitted a written consultation note to the committee members in advance of the oral hearing, where we raise everything from the Public Administration Act, legal certainty and legal aid at municipal and

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Letter regarding hospitals that still require payment for anesthetic patches

Løvemammaene have sent a letter to the Ministry of Health and Care Services and the Directorate of Health regarding the fact that a number of hospitals are still charging for anesthetics and bandages in connection with the treatment of children under the age of 16. This is despite the fact that Løvemammaene won a motion for this to be free from July 1, 2025. We have been sent documentation

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New letter to Bufdir regarding foster parents who risk being left without income

Løvemammaene believe that there is an urgent need for clarification and action in the matter of foster parents and foster care benefits. We have therefore sent a new request to Bufdir regarding the fact that the Child Welfare Service requires foster parents to apply for foster care benefits from NAV, instead of receiving foster care allowance or free purchase as they have previously done. Bufdir's response that the matter

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New letter to the Ministry of Health and Care Services regarding lack of coverage of travel expenses for parents of chronically/seriously ill children

Løvemammaene are very concerned that children are not attending treatment because the parents cannot afford to pay for expensive hotel stays in connection with the treatment. We have previously sent a letter to the Ministry of Health and Care Services regarding the issue, but unfortunately did not receive a good response. Here you can read our first inquiry and the response

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Hearing in the municipal and administrative committee

Today, Løvemammaene participated in the oral hearing on the Municipal and Administrative Committee's budget for 2026 (the state budget). Chairwoman Bettina Lindgren and deputy chairwoman Elin Gunnarsson participated on behalf of the organization. Løvemammaene have also submitted a written consultation note to the committee members in advance of the oral hearing, in which we raise everything from the municipal framework and scope for action,

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Hearing in the work and social committee

Today, Løvemammaene participated in the oral hearing on the Labor and Social Affairs Committee's budget for 2026 (the state budget). Treasurer and deputy member Edda S. Aaland and deputy chair Elin Gunnarsson participated on behalf of the organization. Løvemammaene have also submitted a written consultation note to the committee members in advance of the oral hearing, in which we raise everything from

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