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Ljósið secures new contract, focusing on rehabilitation

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ljósið has signed a new agreement with the Ministry of Health and the Social Security of Iceland.
  • The contract is worth over 487 million Icelandic króna annually, ensuring free rehabilitation services.
  • The agreement allows Ljósið to focus on its core mission rather than solely on funding and contract negotiations.

Ljósið, an organization providing rehabilitation services, has signed a significant new agreement with the Ministry of Health and the Social Security of Iceland. The contract, which marks a milestone for the organization, ensures continued free rehabilitation for its clients.

Erna Magnúsdóttir, the executive director and founder of Ljósið, described the agreement as a major recognition of the value of their work. "With this, we are also demonstrating the value of Ljósið and the rehabilitation that takes place here," Magnúsdóthir stated. The organization offers interdisciplinary rehabilitation, having served 1,500 individuals last year, addressing their mental, physical, and social needs.

With this, we are also demonstrating the value of Ljósið and the rehabilitation that takes place here. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation takes place here, and we served 1,500 people last year, and we cater to them mentally, physically, and socially.

— Erna MagnúsdóttirDescribing the significance of the new agreement and the scope of Ljósið's services.

The maximum annual amount for the contract is over 487 million Icelandic króna. This funding guarantees that Ljósið's rehabilitation services will remain free of charge for clients. Magnúsdóttir expressed relief and acknowledged the agreement as a significant achievement after a challenging period.

Now we can focus on other things in the coming years, rather than just contract matters, because it has been difficult to secure funding and finalize the contract, but this is a happy day today and this is incredibly important for us.

— Erna MagnúsdóttirExpressing relief and the impact of the new contract on the organization's future.

"Now we can focus on other things in the coming years, rather than just contract matters, because it has been difficult to secure funding and finalize the contract," she said. "Today is a happy day, and this is incredibly important for us." She emphasized the growing incidence of cancer and the critical role of rehabilitation, especially for individuals newly diagnosed.

The signing took place at Ljósið's facility. This new agreement allows the organization to shift its focus from the constant struggle for funding and contract renewals to its primary mission of providing essential rehabilitation services. The organization sees this as a vital step in supporting individuals through their recovery processes.

Cancer is increasing, and rehabilitation is very important, and that people come right after diagnosis.

— Erna MagnúsdóttirHighlighting the growing need for rehabilitation services.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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