Nyborg Municipality faces backlash over unfulfilled promises in support case for disabled son

Charlotte Svensson from Ullerslev expressed relief and happiness over a recent announcement from Nyborg Municipality regarding a long-standing dispute that had persisted for eight years. The situation, which involved her son Tristan, who has a disability, had seen Svensson repeatedly denied coverage for home training despite numerous rulings in her favor from the Appeals Board.

In a statement submitted to the former social minister Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil on January 31, 2024, the municipality acknowledged the inadequacies in handling her case and committed to rectifying it. They promised to restore both financial and service-related rights with the help of external advisors, aiming to conclude this process by February.

However, nearly a year later, it appears that Nyborg Municipality has not fulfilled these promises, according to both Svensson and the parent organization Hjernebarnet, which assists families in similar situations. Svensson claims the municipality owes her at least 350,000 kroner for home training expenses that they have officially recognized. The delay has forced her to cover these costs out-of-pocket.

Margit Jonsson, a representative from Hjernebarnet, voiced her disapproval, calling it unreasonable for Svensson to essentially provide interest-free support to the municipality due to the lack of funding for her authorized services.

In response to the ongoing issues, the Liberal Alliance’s social spokesperson has called on the social minister to intervene and stated that municipalities failing to comply with the law should face fines for the inconvenience caused to affected citizens. Meanwhile, a report commissioned by Nyborg Municipality highlighting serious faults within its social department is set to be released soon.