Impose duties upon certain persons and bodies in respect of disabled persons; to confer certain rights upon disabled persons for independent living; to amend the Mental Health Act 1983; to amend the Care Standards Act 2000; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
24 October 2007
The Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill aims to ensure disabled people can live independently by requiring certain public bodies and service providers to provide appropriate support. It creates new rights for disabled people to access help, housing and other services, and makes changes to existing laws to better protect and enable independent living. The bill also seeks to align elements of health and care legislation with the goal of independent living.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Lords, and, to become law, would need to pass through both Houses and receive Royal Assent.
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