Provision of Personal Care Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for access to free personal care

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Bill would create a legal framework to provide free personal care for people who need help with daily tasks. It aims to remove charges for such care and set out how it should be accessed and funded. The measure is currently at the Lords' second reading, having originated there.

Key Points

Provides access to free personal care for those who need help with daily activities.
Sets out how people access the care and who funds and delivers it.
Applies to individuals requiring personal care (for example, help with washing, dressing, mobility) and defines eligibility.
Involves local authorities and the broader health and social care system in delivering the care.
Currently at the Lords' second reading; originated in the Lords.

Progress

The bill is in the House of Lords at its second reading. If it progresses, it would move on to the committee stage in the Lords and, if passed, proceed to the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

People who need personal care (e.g., older people, disabled people, those with long-term illnesses)Family and unpaid carersPersonal care workers and care providersLocal authorities and other bodies delivering social careHealth and social care services involved in coordinating or funding care

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Provision of Personal Care

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 5 February. 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.

The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 91 (as introduced)

BillLords

5 Feb 2020

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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