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The Municipal Executive Board has developed a revised action plan for an age-friendly city, aiming to ensure that older Stockholmers have good opportunities to maintain their health, well-being, and participation in society. The Guardianship Office has reviewed the plan and considers it sound, aligning with their own work for the elderly, including ensuring those who need it receive a guardian or administrator. The plan focuses on five areas: participation and influence, collaboration, social inclusion, housing and urban environment, and communication and information.

The Municipal Council has decided to reject a proposal to enter into a debt instrument. This means the municipality will not borrow money in this specific matter.

The Council for Persons with Disabilities discussed several issues concerning individuals with disabilities. Topics included an annual report on quality reviews in social services, a digital service for seeking support and services, and how to improve coordinated individual planning meetings (SIP) to be more user-friendly and client-centered.

Stockholm City will adjust the fees for municipal political assignments from January 1, 2026. This occurs annually and follows the development of the price base amount, which for 2026 is SEK 59,200. The aim is to ensure that compensation for those holding political positions, such as members of the city council and committees, remains updated and fair.

The Stockholm County Association for Guardians and Trustees is applying for SEK 70,000 in funding for 2026. This non-profit organization, established by the Stockholm City Chief Guardian, provides training and advice to guardians and trustees in the county. The Chief Guardianship Administration believes the association performs a valuable service that aids citizens requiring a guardian or trustee and recommends that the grant be approved.

The Stockholm Supervisory Board has presented its 2025 activity report. The board is responsible for ensuring that appointed guardians and administrators properly manage their duties and assets for individuals unable to manage their finances, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and unaccompanied minors. In 2025, the board focused on reducing processing times, addressing shortcomings identified by the County Administrative Board, and preparing for digital services, largely catching up on cases from 2024.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) criticizes Stockholm's Guardianship Authority for taking almost a year to review and pay out remuneration for an annual statement during 2024. The JO also believes the authority's review must not be too superficial and must check more than just formal details.

The Supervisory Board has approved its operational plan for 2026. The plan focuses on shortening processing times, recruiting more guardians and administrators, and developing digital services. Much of the work in 2026 will involve preparing for and implementing changes expected from a new government proposal on guardianship.

Other matters not on the agenda.

This matter concerns the budget proposal for 2027 and a direction for the years 2028-2029. It is therefore a plan for how the municipality will allocate its funds in the coming years, which affects all residents.

The Municipal Council will appoint a new Data Protection Officer. This person will ensure the municipality handles residents' personal data securely and correctly, in accordance with current laws. The Data Protection Officer will inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the regulations.

The Municipal Executive Board has sent out a proposed action plan to strengthen children's rights and influence in Stockholm until 2030. The plan aims to ensure that children are included in decision-making processes that affect them.

The Elderly Care Committee has reported several decisions made by managers within the administration. Among other things, contracts have been terminated with the care provider Guldhjärtat Omsorg och Rehabilitering AB, and an ordering freeze has been implemented. Furthermore, Birgittas hemtjänst AB's application to provide home care services in the City of Stockholm has been denied, a decision that has now been appealed to the administrative court. A new contract has also been approved for a care provider under LOV (the Choice of Care System Act).

This document is a notification of minutes from the Disability Council's meetings on January 22nd and February 12th, 2026. Discussions included Stockholm's role as a model municipality for disability policy, LSS summer camp activities, and the development of a digital application service for support and services. The council raised concerns about children's participation, accessibility to sign language summer camps, and the need for clearer information about interventions.

The Municipal Council's Pensioner's Council (KPR) discussed the quality and development of elderly care in meetings held in January and February. Among other things, results from interviews with seniors and their relatives about what is important in care and support, such as security and knowledgeable staff, were presented. The council also raised issues concerning documentation of support talks for relatives, shortcomings in the food strategy, how the city should handle sexual assaults within home care, and the importance of pensioner's councils being involved in decision-making processes concerning seniors. The pensioner's councils are also planning a joint politician's Q&A session before the 2026 election to highlight issues relevant to seniors in the City of Stockholm.

The Elder Care Administration's consultation group, the Management Group, held two meetings discussing several issues related to elder care. They covered topics such as reducing the number of temporary employees, clarifying rules for work shoe subsidies, and the best ways to gather experiences to improve elder care overall. New language requirements within elder care and the upcoming budget were also discussed.

The Elderly Care Administration has responded to a government inquiry on reducing incorrect benefit payments through increased digitalization. The administration is positive about the proposals but foresees a risk that older individuals may receive reduced benefits during a transition period, especially if housing allowances are standardized, which could increase the need for municipal financial assistance or home care. They emphasize the importance of protecting individual privacy when data is shared.

The Elderly Care Committee decides to approve a response to a referral concerning an IT support system called Lifecare SP. This system will help make the transition safer and more efficient for patients discharged from hospitals who require continued care at home or in a nursing home. Municipalities will now also have a say in the system's development, with costs shared between Region Stockholm (81%) and the municipalities (19%) for the period 2026-2030.

The Elderly Care Committee has responded to the Municipal Executive Committee's proposal for a new action plan to make Stockholm a more age-friendly city. The plan aims to ensure that older people have the same rights as other groups, can participate in society, and have access to necessary care and services. The committee is positive about the plan, but suggests certain clarifications and that the Municipal Executive Committee coordinate the city's work.

The Elderly Care Committee has approved the administration's response to the Municipal Executive Committee's referral regarding a revised food strategy for Stockholm. The new strategy, titled 'Good Food for Health, Climate, and Environment – Stockholm City's Food Program,' will replace the existing food and meal policy for elderly care. The aim is for meals to be delicious, healthy, and climate-smart, focusing on reducing food-related emissions and increasing the proportion of organic products, though this may lead to increased costs for elderly care meals.