Background & Purpose

During the general private members' motion period, various members of parliament submitted about 60 different proposals aimed at reforming eldercare in Sweden.

Proposals & Debate

The proposals covered several areas, including how eldercare is organized, medical care within nursing homes, and the working conditions and staffing levels for personnel. Opposition parties pushed for various improvements, while pointing out shortcomings in current operations.

The Decision

Following a vote in the chamber, the Swedish parliament decided to deny all the proposals put forward in the motions, choosing instead to rely on already ongoing work within the field.

Does this affect you?

  • Eldercare staff: No new national reforms or policy changes regarding their working conditions or staffing levels are implemented through these proposals.
  • Older citizens in care: Their daily care situation remains unaffected by the rejected proposals, as current municipal operations and ongoing sector work continue as before.

In Practice

  • No new legislative changes or reforms regarding eldercare are introduced through these motions.
  • The daily operations within Swedish eldercare continue according to current rules and ongoing municipal work.
  • Existing staffing guidelines and organizational structures remain unchanged by this parliamentary decision.