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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0562

Health and Social Care (Independent Living) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to help disabled and older people stay independent and live in their own homes with support, rather than moving into care homes. It focuses on giving people more control over the care they receive and making sure the health and social care systems work together better to support independent living.

Presented by Lord Ashley of Stoke.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote447 MPs
43% Ayes · 19057% Noes · 257
The democratic gap

57% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Lords

  • 1st reading23 Nov 2009
  • 2nd reading