Lord Ashley of Stoke (Lab) introduced the Bill; he stated the principle of the Bill: “to change the whole ethos of the debate on disability from a discussion on how we take care of helpless people to a discussion of equal citizens who happen to have a disability.” He said that in order to rescue one-fifth of the adult population classed as disabled, comprehensive legislation that will “provide real opportunities of equality and independence and place specific duties on public authorities” and “a duty on the secretary of state to prepare and implement a national strategy for independent living” is necessary. The Bill would also impose duties on local authorities and the NHS. Lord Ashley made the case for disabled people to choose whether they would like to live in an institution, and if so, who they would live with – he said that “if and when the Bill becomes an Act, it will be unlawful to force anyone into an institution against their will—and about time too.”The Bill would compel local authorities to “identify all disabled people in the area and maintain a register of them”, provide a “wide range of assistance”, as well as a matching service for disabled people who require housing. Conservative spokesperson for health Baroness Verma described the Bill as “incredibly vital” and said “the funding of social care has to be seriously revisited.” She made the case for giving disabled people the right to access and develop services that would enable them to “live as independently as possible”. Government spokesperson for health Baroness Royall of Blaisdon expressed that while the government are “committed to working to deliver equality for disabled people” it is “not convinced of the need for all aspects of this legislation at this time.” She added: “There are parts of the Bill with which we might disagree or that we believe are already achieved through existing provisions. There would also be major cost implications if all that is proposed were implemented at the pace implied in the Bill.”
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Lab) introduced the Bill; he stated the principle of the Bill: “to change the whole ethos of the debate on disability from a discussion on how we take care of helpless people to a discussion of equal citizens who happen to have a disability.” He said that in order to rescue one-fifth of the adult population classed as disabled, comprehensive legislation that will “provide real opportunities of equality and independence and place specific duties on public authorities” and “a duty on the secretary of state to prepare and implement a national strategy for independent living” is necessary. The Bill would also impose duties on local authorities and the NHS. Lord Ashley made the case for disabled people to choose whether they would like to live in an institution, and if so, who they would live with – he said that “if and when the Bill becomes an Act, it will be unlawful to force anyone into an institution against their will—and about time too.”The Bill would compel local authorities to “identify all disabled people in the area and maintain a register of them”, provide a “wide range of assistance”, as well as a matching service for disabled people who require housing. Conservative spokesperson for health Baroness Verma described the Bill as “incredibly vital” and said “the funding of social care has to be seriously revisited.” She made the case for giving disabled people the right to access and develop services that would enable them to “live as independently as possible”. Government spokesperson for health Baroness Royall of Blaisdon expressed that while the government are “committed to working to deliver equality for disabled people” it is “not convinced of the need for all aspects of this legislation at this time.” She added: “There are parts of the Bill with which we might disagree or that we believe are already achieved through existing provisions. There would also be major cost implications if all that is proposed were implemented at the pace implied in the Bill.”
These regulations cover the duty of local authorities to make provisions for short break care for carers of disabled children and the types of services which must be provided.
These regulations cover the duty of local authorities to make provisions for short break care for carers of disabled children and the types of services which must be provided.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, local authorities, physical disabilities, short break care, carers, children, disabilities;
A Bill to ensure disabled people are provided with the services to enable independent living. The Bill also makes amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983; and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
A Bill to ensure disabled people are provided with the services to enable independent living. The Bill also makes amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983; and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Subject terms:
independence, independent living, human rights, rights, social welfare law, disabilities;
These Regulations (made under the Care Standards Act 2000) make provision about the conduct, management and regulation of holiday schemes for disabled children in England. They make provision about: persons who provide or manage schemes, including provisions about the fitness and training of such persons; the conduct of schemes, in particular as to child protection, welfare, health, arrangements for contact, the management of behaviour and discipline, and the use of surveillance devices. Provision is also made about the staffing of schemes, and the fitness of employees, and about complaints, record keeping and notification of the events; and the suitability of premises, and the fire precautions to be taken. They require the registered provider to visit the scheme as prescribed; and to monitor the matters set out in Schedule 6 relating to the quality of care provided by the scheme.
(Original abstract)
These Regulations (made under the Care Standards Act 2000) make provision about the conduct, management and regulation of holiday schemes for disabled children in England. They make provision about: persons who provide or manage schemes, including provisions about the fitness and training of such persons; the conduct of schemes, in particular as to child protection, welfare, health, arrangements for contact, the management of behaviour and discipline, and the use of surveillance devices. Provision is also made about the staffing of schemes, and the fitness of employees, and about complaints, record keeping and notification of the events; and the suitability of premises, and the fire precautions to be taken. They require the registered provider to visit the scheme as prescribed; and to monitor the matters set out in Schedule 6 relating to the quality of care provided by the scheme.
(Original abstract)
The Equality Bill aims to harmonise and in some cases extend existing discrimination law covering the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sex orientation. It will address the impact of recent case law which is generally seen as having weakened discrimination protection, and harmonise provisions defining indirect discrimination. This document provides explanatory notes relating to the Lords Amendments to the Equality Bill (Bill 96) as brought from the House of Lords on 23 March 2010. It should be read in conjunction with the Lords amendments and the text of the Bill.
The Equality Bill aims to harmonise and in some cases extend existing discrimination law covering the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sex orientation. It will address the impact of recent case law which is generally seen as having weakened discrimination protection, and harmonise provisions defining indirect discrimination. This document provides explanatory notes relating to the Lords Amendments to the Equality Bill (Bill 96) as brought from the House of Lords on 23 March 2010. It should be read in conjunction with the Lords amendments and the text of the Bill.
Subject terms:
law, LGBT people, racial discrimination, religious discrimination, rights, sex discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, disabilities, equal opportunities;
The Equality Bill aims to harmonise and in some cases extend existing discrimination law covering the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. It will address the impact of recent case law which is generally seen as having weakened discrimination protection, and harmonise provisions defining indirect discrimination. This document (Bill 96) was brought from the House of Lords on 23 March 2010 and contains the Lords Amendments to the Equality Bill, HL Bill 20.
The Equality Bill aims to harmonise and in some cases extend existing discrimination law covering the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. It will address the impact of recent case law which is generally seen as having weakened discrimination protection, and harmonise provisions defining indirect discrimination. This document (Bill 96) was brought from the House of Lords on 23 March 2010 and contains the Lords Amendments to the Equality Bill, HL Bill 20.
Subject terms:
law, LGBT people, racial discrimination, religious discrimination, rights, sex discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, age discrimination, disabilities, equal opportunities;
The Personal Care at Home Bill aims to provide for those with the greatest care needs to be offered free personal care at home. Existing powers allow local authorities to provide certain community care services free of charge for up to 6 weeks. The Bill will remove this time limit in respect of personal care at home for those in the greatest need. The Government estimates that the Bill would help around 400,000 people with care needs and guarantee free personal care for the 280,000 people with the greatest need. The legislation is intended to be the first step towards establishing a new National Care Service. This stage of the bill (HL Bill 48) was published on 17 March 2010.
The Personal Care at Home Bill aims to provide for those with the greatest care needs to be offered free personal care at home. Existing powers allow local authorities to provide certain community care services free of charge for up to 6 weeks. The Bill will remove this time limit in respect of personal care at home for those in the greatest need. The Government estimates that the Bill would help around 400,000 people with care needs and guarantee free personal care for the 280,000 people with the greatest need. The legislation is intended to be the first step towards establishing a new National Care Service. This stage of the bill (HL Bill 48) was published on 17 March 2010.
Subject terms:
home care, independent living, local authorities, older people, access to services, community care, disabilities, eligibility criteria;
The Children, Schools and Families Bill received Royal Assent on April 8th, 2010, becoming the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010. Among the key sections of the Act are: the requirement for school inspectors to report explicitly on provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities; the requirement to give parents a new right to appeal if their child’s special educational
The Children, Schools and Families Bill received Royal Assent on April 8th, 2010, becoming the Children, Schools and Families Act 2010. Among the key sections of the Act are: the requirement for school inspectors to report explicitly on provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities; the requirement to give parents a new right to appeal if their child’s special educational needs statement is not amended at annual review; the requirement that local authorities provide full-time education for children and young people who for medical, social or emotional reasons are not in school but in alternative provision. The Act also makes provision about Local Safeguarding Children Boards, and about publication of information relating to family proceedings.
Subject terms:
local authorities, school exclusion, special educational needs, child protection, children, disabilities, education law, Family Courts, family law, governing bodies;
This Bill aims to amend section 15 of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 so as to remove the restriction on the period for which personal care may be provided free of charge by local authorities to persons living at home. Explanatory notes are published separately.
This Bill aims to amend section 15 of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 so as to remove the restriction on the period for which personal care may be provided free of charge by local authorities to persons living at home. Explanatory notes are published separately.
Subject terms:
home care, independent living, local authorities, older people, access to services, community care, disabilities, eligibility criteria;
This Bill aims to amend section 15 of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 so as to remove the restriction on the period for which personal care may be provided free of charge by local authorities to persons living at home. Explanatory notes are published separately.
This Bill aims to amend section 15 of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 so as to remove the restriction on the period for which personal care may be provided free of charge by local authorities to persons living at home. Explanatory notes are published separately.
Subject terms:
home care, independent living, local authorities, older people, access to services, community care, disabilities, eligibility criteria;