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Care Act
Summary
The Care Act is a law that sets out how local councils must provide and organize care services for adults who need help. It gives people more say in their own care, requires councils to plan better care support in their areas, and tries to make the system fairer and clearer for everyone who needs it.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting the Care Act means backing better support for people who need help with daily living, like elderly people or those with disabilities. It aims to make sure people get proper care, have more choice in how they're supported, and that local councils help plan care services fairly across the country.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act could cost councils too much money, leaving less for other services like schools. Some are concerned that care workers may not be paid enough, or that people might still struggle to afford care even with the new rules.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote485 MPs
79% Ayes · 38521% Noes · 100
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading30 Oct 2013
- 2nd reading16 Dec 2013
- Committee stage9 Jan 2014
- Report stage10 Mar 2014
- 3rd reading11 Mar 2014
Lords
- 1st reading9 May 2013
- 2nd reading21 May 2013
- Committee stage4 Jun 2013
- Report stage9 Oct 2013
- 3rd reading29 Oct 2013
Royal Assent14 May 2014
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