Elder Care Safety: Addressing Allegations and Background Checks

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.