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The Committee for Organizations and Associations (OFU) decided to grant Hjärnskadeförbundet Hjärnkraft Stockholms län a temporary grant of SEK 116,000 for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This funding is for "Hjärnträff Unga vuxna," a program offering group meetings and social activities for young adults aged 18-35 with acquired brain injuries, aiming to combat social isolation and improve their quality of life. The association is required to submit a partial and full-year report for the operational year.

The Social Welfare Committee's Organization and Association Committee granted the 1000 Possibilities Foundation a temporary SEK 500,000 grant for July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. These funds are for supporting young people in Stockholm experiencing intimate partner violence, specifically through the ungarelationer.se chat service. The foundation is required to report on its activities after six months and one year.

The Committee for Organizations and Associations (OFU) decided to grant Process Kedjan association an extended contribution of SEK 183,000. These funds will be used to run an expanded support program for relatives of young people aged 13-29 who are or have been involved in crime, substance abuse, and social exclusion, from April 1 to December 31, 2026.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to file a list of incoming and outgoing documents, which included responses to feedback from the Disability Council for Labor Market Issues, the Disability Council for the Committee for the Elderly, Stockholm Deaf Pensioners' Association, and several others.

The Committee for the Elderly was informed about the minutes from the joint council for disability issues, held on June 4, 2026. The committee chose to file the minutes, meaning the information was noted without any specific decision or action.

The Committee for the Elderly has acknowledged and filed the minutes from the Municipal Executive Board's Senior Citizens' Council meeting on June 2, 2026. This means the committee has noted the discussions and viewpoints relevant to Stockholm's elderly population from that meeting.

The Committee for the Elderly has reviewed and filed the May 2026 monthly report. This means the committee was informed about and noted the budget and financial status of elderly care for that month.

The Committee for the Elderly adopted the administration's statement in response to a motion by Linnéa Vinge (SD) regarding always offering meat as an option in public meals, including elderly care. While the motion aimed to prevent meal policies from being overly influenced by climate goals, the administration concluded that current guidelines already ensure the elderly can choose between two dishes for lunch and dinner, thereby meeting the request for a meat option.

The Committee for the Elderly adopted the administration's statement in response to the City Executive Board's referral regarding the revised Cultural Strategic Program for Stockholm, emphasizing the importance of cultural access for all elderly, regardless of care status, for societal participation. The Christian Democrats issued a reservation, advocating for stronger language on seniors' right to culture and criticizing the rejection of their proposal for cultural initiatives in special housing facilities.

The Committee for the Elderly discussed the need to strengthen preventative and health-promoting work for seniors, following a letter from Liliane Åkerlund (SD) proposing subsidized gym and swimming pool fees. The committee adopted the administration's report, which agreed on the importance of preventative work but stated that subsidizing fees falls outside the Committee for the Elderly's area of responsibility.

The Elderly Care Committee decided to forward a report to the City Council regarding 464 unfulfilled decisions within elderly care during the first quarter of 2026. At the end of the quarter, 280 decisions remained unexecuted, largely because seniors declined offered housing due to specific preferences or unwillingness to move. The report also indicates that 137 decisions were implemented and 48 were closed, often due to withdrawn applications.

The Committee for the Elderly approved the administration's report as its statement on the City Audit's annual report for 2025. The audit found that the elderly care administration generally operated effectively and economically, with sufficient governance from the committee. Members Nike Örbrink (KD), Hugo Laigar (M), and Margita Jacobsson (L) submitted a joint special statement welcoming the audit but noting that some of their previously raised criticisms, such as regarding follow-up on association grants, were now also highlighted by the auditors.

The Elder Care Committee has adopted the administration's review of compensation levels for adult day care within elder care. This means that compensation for adult day care, which hasn't increased at the same rate as other operations since 2009, is now deemed to require a raise to offset increased costs. The review will now be forwarded to the City Council for a final decision.

The Eldercare Committee approved a report on a budget assignment to investigate the need for sign language eldercare in Stockholm. The administration is currently mapping the target group and recruiting sign language eldercare advisors. These advisors will gather information and data to better understand needs, which will then inform decisions on how to organize eldercare for this group.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to allocate 5 million SEK to private elderly care providers in 2026. This funding aims to enhance wellness initiatives for employees in home care, nursing homes, and day activities, and will be distributed among the 55 applying providers based on their number of employees.

The Elderly Care Committee approved the 2025 annual report for elderly care, which provides an overall picture of elderly care in Stockholm and serves as a basis for development work. This ninth report includes statistics on the elderly population, interventions, and follow-up results. Members from KD, C, M, and L submitted dissenting opinions, raising concerns about deficiencies in elderly housing planning, information dissemination, access to service houses, and an increase in overturned decisions upon appeal.

The Committee for the Elderly approved its first quarterly report for 2026, which will now be forwarded to the City Executive Board. The report indicates that the Committee is largely on track to meet its goals. Additionally, the Committee reduced its target for purchased plastic consumables by 50 kg to 0.35 tonnes and added a new initiative promoting the right to good and affordable housing for all in Stockholm. Members Nike Örbrink (Christian Democrats), Malin Frick (Centre Party), and Margita Jacobsson (Liberals) issued separate statements criticizing the majority's handling of elder care, particularly concerning the lack of new housing and access to information.

Director of Elderly Care Karin Bülow informed the Elderly Care Committee about the administration's collaboration with the education administration during Järvaveckan in May, and that substitute staffing for the summer looks promising. Finally, she stated that a written statement will be prepared to respond to the referral "Infection Control for the Future (SOU 2026:25)" to the City Executive Board.

At the meeting, several items were presented and noted for information. These included two financial monthly reports from Skolfastigheter i Stockholm Aktiebolag (SISAB) for March and April 2026. Additionally, a referral response from SISAB concerning the program for events in the City of Stockholm was approved.

The board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) has adopted a guideline for handling external referrals and committed to implementing and following a sustainability declaration for the Stockholm City Hall AB group. This means SISAB now has a clear process for managing referrals and will work towards the group's sustainability goals.