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Personal Care at Home Act 2010
Summary
This Act allows the NHS and local councils to provide personal care services to people in their own homes. It lets people who need help with daily tasks like bathing or taking medication receive this support at home rather than in institutions, giving them more independence and choice about where they live.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means helping elderly and disabled people receive personal care (like washing, dressing, and medication help) in their own homes instead of having to go into care homes. It allows people to live independently for longer while getting the help they need, which many people prefer.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about the cost to the NHS and local councils, or whether there are enough trained carers available to provide good quality care. Some may also be concerned about whether home care is properly regulated to keep vulnerable people safe.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading25 Nov 2009
- 2nd reading14 Dec 2009
- Committee stage12 Jan 2010
- 3rd reading12 Jan 2010
Lords
- 1st reading13 Jan 2010
- 2nd reading1 Feb 2010
- Committee stage22 Feb 2010
- Report stage17 Mar 2010
- 3rd reading24 Mar 2010
Royal Assent8 Apr 2010
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