Respite service under LSS

What support under LSS can mean

LSS, Lagen om stöd och service till vissa funktionshindrade, is Sweden's law guaranteeing support and services for people with certain disabilities. For families with children who have disabilities, one of the most important support forms is respite service (avlösarservice): regular relief so parents can rest, handle errands, or spend time with other children.

Nanny.nu is approved by IVO to provide respite service in the home and escort service under LSS. We can help with matching, employment, and administration based on how the municipality has chosen to structure the service.

How it works in practice

The process starts with your LSS decision. We review what support has been granted and whether we can help within the municipality's setup. Nanny.nu can then support with finding the right candidate, managing employment and insurance, and providing ongoing support where that is part of the arrangement.

Your nanny specialist works with you to understand your child's needs: routines, communication approaches, medical requirements, and what works and doesn't work based on your experience. The matching criteria are more specific than for standard childcare because the stakes of a poor fit are higher.

We also coordinate with your municipality's LSS case worker when needed. Documentation, reporting, and follow-up are adapted to the municipality's requirements and the assignment itself.

Candidates with the right experience

LSS childcare demands candidates with specific skills. Depending on your child's needs, this might include experience with physical disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disabilities, or complex medical needs.

For relevant assignments, we verify training, experience with the specific type of support needed, and references from comparable care situations in addition to our standard vetting process.

Continuity and documentation

For children with disabilities, consistency in caregivers is especially important. Transitions disrupt routines and create stress. By matching one candidate and maintaining that relationship, we minimize disruption.

Your matching room can serve as a shared documentation hub for schedules, communication, and practical updates. What is documented and shared depends on the municipality's requirements and the setup of the assignment.

Available with English-speaking caregivers

LSS care relies on structured, consistent communication. For expat families navigating both Swedish bureaucracy and their child's specific needs, having support in English — from nanny specialist to caregiver — removes a significant layer of complexity. We match based on your language preferences as part of the standard service — no extra charge. Read more about English-speaking nannies in Sweden and what nanny care costs.