A bill to provide for the portability of care packages to promote independent living for disabled persons by local authorities in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
30 April 2013
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The Social Care Portability Bill would make care packages portable so disabled people in England and Wales can keep getting support from local authorities if they move or change area, promoting independent living. It explains how portable care should work and what local authorities must do to manage it.
The bill is at the Lords stage and is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords.
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26 Jun 2012
First reading took place on 26 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
