Care Supporters Bill

A Bill to provide for a right for a user of health and care services to be accompanied by a care supporter; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Dan CardenLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

31 October 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Care Supporters Bill would give users of health and care services a right to be accompanied by a care supporter during appointments and other interactions with providers. It sets out what a care supporter can do to help with communication, understanding information, decision-making and practical support, and places duties on providers to facilitate accompaniment.

Key Points

Creates a right to be accompanied by a care supporter in health and care settings.
Defines the role of the care supporter to assist with communication, information understanding, decision-making and practical support.
Sets out duties on providers (such as NHS bodies and social care organisations) to enable accompaniment.
Outlines who can be a care supporter and how they can be appointed.
Includes connected provisions for implementation, guidance and oversight.

Progress

The bill is at the 1st reading stage in the House of Commons, with no debates or votes yet.

Who is affected?

Health and social care service users and patientsPotential care supporters (family, friends, or funded advocates)Carers and family members who might accompany someoneHealthcare and social care staff and providers (NHS, GP practices, hospitals, care homes, social services)Advocacy and support organisations representing patients and service users

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Care Supporters Bill

7 Jun 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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