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At the Elderly Care Committee meeting, members questioned the guidelines for follow-up discussions with case managers in Stockholm's elderly care. The Director of Elderly Care, Karin Bülow, explained that individual quality follow-ups are conducted to ensure users' needs are met according to the Social Services Act. Relatives may attend, but the user is to answer the questions. It was clarified that the guidelines remain unchanged and follow-ups are conducted for all residents in care homes, regardless of whether the focus is somatic or dementia.

The Committee for the Elderly was informed about the minutes from the joint council for disability issues, held on August 20, 2026. The committee chose to file the minutes, meaning they were noted without further action being taken at this time.

The Committee for the Elderly filed the minutes from the Administrative Group meeting on August 19, 2026, noting its contents. These minutes included discussions on organizational and social working environment (OSA) and the joint development of the collaboration process within elderly care.

The Committee for the Elderly reviewed the July 2026 monthly report, which detailed the financial developments from January through July. The committee decided to file the report, meaning it was noted with no further action required.

The Committee for the Elderly has reviewed an office statement, which was a response to a referral from the National Board of Health and Welfare concerning proposed new regulations and general advice on healthcare preparedness. The matter was filed, meaning the committee noted the information but made no further decision.

The Elder Care Committee was informed about and archived its consultation response regarding the inquiry "Infection Control for the Future" (SOU 2026:25). This means the committee has provided feedback on proposals for developing Sweden's future infection control, which could impact the health and safety of older persons.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to adopt the administration's statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board. This referral concerned a proposal by Jonas Nilsson (M) and others to review Stockholm's long-term housing goals (140,000 homes) and halt planned housing projects in green areas like Ålstensskogen, Nälsta ängar, and Kastanjeparken. The committee shared the view that housing goals need revision, considering the increasing demand for special housing for the elderly, estimating approximately 50 new such homes by 2045.

The Elderly Care Committee decided to adopt the administration's statement in response to the referral regarding a program for urban farming, forwarding it to the City Executive Board. This program aims to boost Stockholm's attractiveness and sustainability through urban farming, with a focus on its contributions to elderly care, public health, and social inclusion. The Center Party's alternative proposal, which criticized the program's lack of measurable goals and clear division of responsibility, was rejected.

The Elder Care Committee approved the administration's statement regarding the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs' proposal for a national digital health data infrastructure. This infrastructure aims to facilitate information exchange between care providers, enhance patient safety, and simplify care coordination, especially for older adults with complex care needs. While supporting the proposal, the Moderate Party, Christian Democrats, Centre Party, and Liberal Party emphasized the importance of safeguarding patient privacy and control over their health data.

The Elder Care Committee approved the Elder Care Administration's statement regarding the government inquiry "Needs-Based Care" (SOU 2026:38) and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. The administration generally supported the proposals aimed at strengthening the care guarantee, reducing waiting times, and increasing patient choice, believing these could provide older adults with quicker specialist assessments. Committee members Hugo Laigar (M), Margita Jacobsson (L), and Malin Frick (C) issued separate statements welcoming the proposals for a strengthened and more needs-based care guarantee.

The Elderly Care Committee approved an account of association grants distributed to non-profit organizations for seniors in 2025. A total of SEK 12.8 million was granted to 40 associations. While most associations used the grants as intended, three had not used their full grant and two had partially misused funds, leading to repayments.

Director of Elderly Care Karin Bülow reported to the Elderly Care Committee that the situation in elderly care during summer 2026 was calm with no specific incidents. She also mentioned that the City of Stockholm hosted the Nordic Social Chiefs Conference from August 19-21, where topics such as collaboration with academia and the city's senior meeting points were discussed.

The Labour Market Committee has appointed Isabel Ekman from the Stockholm Association of the Deaf as a new member of the committee's Council for Disability Affairs. She was selected to fill a vacant position for the period from August 25, 2026, to December 31, 2026, following the resignation of a previous member.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) has adopted four new action plans to increase equality and inclusion in the city. These plans aim to make Stockholm more age-friendly, strengthen the rights of national minorities and LGBTQI+ individuals, and promote Roma inclusion, replacing previous programs and guidelines in these areas.

SISAB's board received the financial monthly report for June 2026, detailing the company's financial status, agreements, and procurements. This was an informational item for the board to note.

At its meeting, Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) presented its May 2026 financial monthly report to its board. The report provided an overall review of the company's financial status, along with information on agreements and procurements. The board noted the information for their awareness.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) approved the final reports for two projects: the renovation of Building A and a temporary dining hall in Building G at Nya Enskede School (phase 1), and the renovation and extension of Sundby School at Sundbyvägen 88. This means the work to improve the schools' premises has been completed.

The City Council approved the implementation decision for the Tallkrogen School project in Farsta. This means the school will undergo maintenance and adaptation to its operations at a cost of SEK 261.1 million, with the Education Committee funding SEK 54.1 million of that amount.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) approved a decision in principle for the maintenance and adaptation of buildings A and B at Höglandsskolan in Bromma. The project is estimated to cost 98 million SEK, with 25.5 million SEK funded by the Education Committee.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm Aktiebolag (SISAB) approved a change to the company's signatory rights. This means that the individuals authorized to sign agreements and other documents for SISAB have changed, impacting how the company manages its affairs concerning school buildings in Stockholm.