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This item concerns several reports and matters regarding social psychiatry and housing support in the Hägersten-Älvsjö district, which the Social Welfare Committee processed on December 9, 2025. This includes budget mandate reporting on resource measurement, allocation of local development funds, and issues concerning trial and training apartments, Housing First, and housing for individuals with co-occurring disorders or elderly experiencing homelessness. The possibility of centralizing trial and training apartments and city-wide housing support initiatives was also reported.

This matter reports that the Hägersten-Älvsjö district administration has directly responded to several citizen proposals. These proposals include banning New Year's rockets, starting a local cinema at Medborgarhuset in Hägerstensåsen, improving public transport, and placing a defibrillator at Medborgarhuset.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö Pensioners' Council held a meeting where Irene Svensson was elected chair. They discussed the renovation of care homes Fruängsgården 1 and Trehörningen 1, which will create 140 new care places, and criticized the insufficient snow removal, though they were reassured that home care services still reach the elderly.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council has reviewed a plan for monitoring elder care services in the district during 2026. This follow-up aims to ensure high quality in municipal, private, and contracted operations, including home care and residential homes. The goal is for the elderly to feel secure and that the services provided are meaningful.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council is set to approve a statement to the City Executive Board regarding a new agreement for the IT support system Lifecare SP. This system coordinates care and support for individuals discharged from hospitals who require continued home-based services. The agreement, valid from 2026-2030, outlines system management and cost distribution, with Region Stockholm covering 81% and the municipalities 19%.

The Moderates in Hägersten-Älvsjö inquired about the progress of implementing the new Social Services Act, effective July 1, 2025, which aims for a more accessible, preventative, and individualized social service with faster interventions and less bureaucracy. The Hägersten-Älvsjö district administration responded that an action plan will be established in January 2026, noting efforts to strengthen open care for children and youth, employ an elder care coordinator, and collaborate with other districts to standardize services. The district has received approximately 6.7 million SEK and anticipates an additional 13 million SEK in government funding for this transition in 2026.

The property Trehörningen 1 in Hägersten-Älvsjö, home to Trekanten service house, will be redeveloped into a care home with approximately 92 apartments to meet the growing need for elderly care in the city. The redevelopment, expected to be completed by 2030, will mean the closure of the service house, with residents offered priority for other accommodations and the 85 employees offered new positions within elderly care.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district plans to renovate parts of Fruängsgården 1, expanding its care home capacity by 48 apartments and closing the existing service house with its 41 apartments. Current residents will be prioritized for alternative housing, and employees will be reassigned. The renovation, expected to be completed by 2031, will increase the district's annual rent by 15.3 million SEK.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council proposes extending the agreement with Djur & Kul i Stockholm AB, allowing them to continue operating Aspudden's animal-focused park playground until September 2028. This ensures residents can keep visiting and participating in animal activities. A follow-up shows the operation meets contractual requirements, though minor issues regarding insurance and sales permits will be addressed.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council proposes allocating SEK 1,481,850 in operational grants to 27 local associations for 2026. Sannadals Sportklubb and OK Älvsjö Örby were denied funding as their activities fall under the responsibility of the Sports Council. These grants aim to strengthen community life, offer residents activities and cultural events, and encourage engagement.

Two citizens proposed converting a privately owned property in Långbro park into parkland, possibly through a land exchange, to protect cultural heritage and prevent housing. The district administration supports incorporating the property into the park but defers land exchange matters to the development office. The City Planning Committee has already rejected townhouses on the property, instead favoring public use like a café, thus partially addressing the citizens' proposal.

A citizen proposed opening an independent art workshop for preschool children in Marievik. The Hägersten-Älvsjö district administration supports the idea but suggests placing it in Solberga instead, to ensure more equitable opportunities for children across the entire district. The administration will now investigate costs and find suitable premises to start the operation.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council addressed three citizen proposals. A suggestion for notice boards in Hägersten will be sent for further investigation. Two other proposals, one for a playground at Vantörsvägen/Ada Nilsson's street (deemed recently renovated) and another for a memorial site in Fruängen (which falls under the Traffic Administration's responsibility), will receive administrative responses rather than further investigation.

The Stockholm Social Services Department has rejected a grant application from the association "Children of their City." The association, which aims to provide psychosocial support to children and young people in vulnerable areas, does not meet the city's grant requirements. Specifically, the association's activity report and financial documentation are lacking, and its board does not meet the criteria for democratic structure and conflicts of interest.

The minutes from the Council for Disability Issues meeting on January 22, 2026, addressed several important matters for people with disabilities. Among other things, an annual report was discussed, highlighting both progress and shortcomings in efforts concerning children's participation and employment initiatives within social psychiatry. The council also provided feedback on the development of the digital application service ASoS for support and services, and proposed that SIP meetings (coordinated individual planning meetings) be made more client-centered and held digitally or in a hybrid format.

The Social Welfare Administration supports the proposal for a new housing plan for individuals with special needs (under the Social Services Act and the Act on Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) and supported housing for the years 2025-2035. This plan was approved by the Municipal Executive Board on December 17, 2025, aiming to ensure sufficient adapted housing and support for these groups in Stockholm.

The Social Services Administration and the Södermalm District Administration plan to build a new group home with 13 apartments for individuals with disabilities on the Svärdet 8 property in Södermalm. The residence, expected to be ready by 2028, will be rented out by Micasa Fastigheter, with an estimated annual rental cost of approximately 3.5 million SEK. This initiative is part of the city's strategy to reduce the deficit in special housing accommodations by 2035.

The Social Services Committee and the Hägersten Älvsjö District Committee are planning a new service residence for individuals with disabilities in the Fader Bergström block in Hägersten. The residence will comprise twelve apartments with a common room and is expected to be completed in 2028. This initiative aims to reduce the shortage of such housing in Stockholm and the estimated annual rent is approximately 1.8 million Swedish kronor.

This report indicates that during the third quarter of 2025, there were 151 pending decisions regarding support for people with disabilities (LSS) and 115 pending decisions concerning social services (SoL) in Stockholm. The most frequent reasons for these decisions not being implemented are a lack of available places, such as housing or daily activities, or that the individual declines offers or has specific preferences.

The Social Services Committee in Stockholm has decided to grant certain officials at the Social Emergency Unit the authority to request police assistance. This will be for the apprehension of young people and individuals with substance abuse issues (under the Compulsory Care of Young Persons Act and the Compulsory Care of Alcohol and Drug Abusers Act), as well as to implement decisions regarding protected housing for children in need. This measure aims to enable those working in individual and family care to act swiftly in urgent situations. The district committees will subsequently make similar decisions.