Research and Development in Sörmland, Sweden, supports the development of evidence-based practice in social services and health care, in the region and the nine municipalities in Sörmland.

Areas of Intervention

• Children and young people
• Older people 
• People with physical disabilities
• People with mental disabilities
• Mental health
• Public Health
• Professionals in social and health care

Responsibilities/ Services

• Transformation of care models
• Promotion of systemic change
• Integration of technological tools
• Capacity building and training
• Professional training
• Training of social welfare workforce
• Research and development
• Research/ identifying and monitoring of social problems
• Evidence based practice