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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.

The Moderates have proposed that Stockholm's home care services be LGBTQ+-certified to ensure respectful treatment and safety for elderly LGBTQ+ individuals. The Elder Care Administration supports this proposal, emphasizing the importance of increasing knowledge about the situation of LGBTQ+ individuals within elder care. They will continue to develop training initiatives and aim to promote certification through RFSL, while also expanding collaboration with interest organizations.

Opposition politicians are questioning why they weren't informed about alleged rapes within Stockholm city's home care services, where employees are suspected of assaulting elderly women, and whether background checks could have prevented these incidents. The Elder Care Administration stated they are not responsible for individual cases but confirmed the district is being informed. They added that since 2024, reported sexual assaults in elderly care can be separated, with two cases occurring in 2024, and new regulations for background checks are being implemented in 2025/2026. The victims have been offered support.

Three council members from the Christian Democrats, Centre Party, and Moderate Party inquired about staffing levels in the elderly care sector of Norra innerstaden after full-time employment became the norm. They questioned whether media figures were misleading and if this truly meant more working hours. The Elderly Care Administration responded that most part-time employees have accepted full-time positions, and the number of full-time equivalents has increased by approximately 81 since November 2024, while temporary staff hours have decreased. Furthermore, no employee has resigned citing the full-time norm as the reason.

Two politicians from the Moderate and Liberal parties have inquired with the Elderly Care Administration about how good oral health is ensured for seniors in Stockholm's elderly care. They emphasize the National Board of Health and Welfare's report on the importance of dental care for the elderly and that staff in elderly care should receive professional development through "Äldreomsorgslyftet" (Elderly Care Lift). The Administration responds that oral health is an integrated part of the nursing assistant training and that Äldreomsorgslyftet contributes to staff gaining relevant knowledge to provide good oral care for seniors.

The Stockholm Elderly Care Committee proposes that new support services, such as health-promoting conversations and assistance for visual or hearing impairments, be offered to older residents starting March 1, 2026. These services will not require individual needs assessments, making them more accessible. The aim is to provide early, preventative support and simplify access to help for residents without extensive investigations.

The Elderly Care Committee has approved its annual report and financial statements for 2025. This signifies that the committee achieved its objectives for the year in elderly care, including improving and developing the quality of services. The committee is also requesting a budget adjustment of 3.8 million SEK for the so-called NU project, which aims to develop a new system for execution within elderly care.

The Social Services Administration has decided to extend the retention period for logs in the patient record system Vodok, which contain information about patient access and modifications, from the previous 10 years to 15 years. This change is due to the fact that the statute of limitations for aggravated data breaches is 15 years, and the administration wants to be able to investigate such offenses. The decision will be applied retroactively, and handling instructions will be updated accordingly.

Stockholm has been selected as one of ten model municipalities in Sweden to improve work for people with disabilities. The focus will be on employment, leisure activities, crime prevention, and schools to facilitate life for individuals with disabilities. The Council for Disability Issues also discussed the city's LSS summer camp activities and the possibility of offering sign language summer camps, to which the response was that individual needs have been attempted to be met but no specific assignment currently exists.

The Environmental Administration conducted an unannounced food inspection at Krukis Stödboende, Instrumentvägen 5, on January 20, 2026. The inspection found no deviations regarding food handling, hygiene, or premises. The results are public and will be displayed in the Livsmedelskollen app.

The Liberal Party proposed that Stockholm City develop more tailored support services for LGBTQI individuals, particularly transgender people and gay men, who sell sex, arguing that current support primarily focuses on the needs of heterosexual women and that LGBTQI individuals often have different reasons for prostitution and face distrust from authorities. The Social Welfare Administration acknowledges awareness of LGBTQI individuals' vulnerability but lacks specific tailored support for those selling sex, stating that support for sex workers is provided in a gender-neutral manner based on individual needs. The administration recognizes a continued need to educate staff, develop services, and collaborate with civil society to broaden support for this group.

The Social Services Committee must elect new members to two of its subcommittees for the remainder of 2026. This is because one member, Rashid Mohammed (Left Party), has switched positions between subcommittees, and a substitute position was previously left vacant. Consequently, new individuals need to be elected to fill these seats on the Permits Subcommittee and the Organization and Association Subcommittee.

The Stockholm Social Services Administration plans to introduce a new, intensive family intervention called Multisystemic Therapy - Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) for children aged 6 to 17 who are at risk of harm in their homes. This intervention, costing 55.4 million SEK over three years, aims to help families experiencing physical violence, neglect, or maltreatment improve their situation and avoid out-of-home placements for children. The project is set to launch in the spring of 2026 in the districts of Järva, Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Hässelby-Vällingby, and Hägersten-Älvsjö, pending approval of funds from the Social Investment Fund.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm has approved a supervision plan for 2026 concerning the sale of tobacco, low-alcohol beer, nicotine-free products, and certain over-the-counter medicines. The aim is to ensure that points of sale comply with laws and regulations through unannounced visits and test purchases, where individuals over 18 attempt to buy without identification. The plan prioritizes preventing non-compliance and informing retailers about current provisions, with a specific focus on outlets near schools.

The Social Services Administration in Stockholm has developed a supervision plan for 2026 outlining how they will ensure restaurants and bars with liquor licenses comply with alcohol laws. The goal is to reduce alcohol-related harm and enhance public safety. The plan includes preventive measures like information and education, internal checks on business finances, and on-site inspections to verify adherence to regulations concerning age, intoxication levels, and order. All licensed establishments will receive at least one visit annually, with those open late or with previous violations subject to more frequent inspections.

The Social Services Committee has followed up its collaboration with non-profit organizations supporting vulnerable EU and non-EU citizens in Stockholm during May-October 2025. The report indicates 6,644 overnight stays in night activities and 28,519 visits to day activities, with most visitors from Romania and Poland. While the number of unique individuals receiving assistance has increased, total overnight stays and daily visits have decreased compared to last year, partly due to reduced opening hours for day activities. The Social Services Committee proposes to approve this follow-up.

The Stockholm Social Services Committee proposes a pilot project for "flexible social support" without individual needs assessment. Residents aged 15 and over in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Järva, Skarpnäck, and Södermalm can receive practical assistance with things like forms, official contacts, and digital tools, up to five times. This aims to make social services more accessible and preventative, in line with the new social services law.

The Stockholm City Social Services Committee proposes that 16 different services, such as housing guidance, budget and debt counseling, support for victims of violence, and parenting support, be offered without individual needs assessments starting March 1, 2026. This means residents will be able to receive help faster and more easily. For certain services, like support for concerns about alcohol, drugs, or gambling, and support groups for children and relatives, no personal data will be documented to lower the threshold for seeking help.

This report summarizes the Disability Inspectorate's quality reviews for 2025, which focused on children's participation in LSS services and employment/open activities within social psychiatry. While the city largely adheres to guidelines, improvements are needed to involve individuals more in planning, ensure caregivers are acknowledged, and strengthen the child rights perspective in case management. The Social Welfare Board is proposed to approve the report and forward it to the City Executive Board and District Councils for use in ongoing quality improvement and potential competence initiatives.

The Social Services' annual report for 2025 indicates that individuals experiencing long-term homelessness and receiving financial assistance are receiving insufficient support due to a lack of collaboration between various stakeholders, particularly healthcare services. The report concludes that these individuals require more coordinated and individually tailored interventions with a holistic approach. The year also focused on strengthening children's participation in social services' work, and for 2026, a review is planned on how young people receive aftercare following placement.