NDM6140 Welsh Conservatives debate
NDM6140 Welsh Conservatives debate
NDM6140
Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Recognises
the important and valuable contribution made to Welsh society by older people.
2. Believes
that older people deserve dignity and respect, as well as independence and the
freedom to make decisions about their own lives.
3. Regrets the
Welsh Government's failure to provide security for older people by setting a
cap on costs and protecting £100,000 of assets for those in residential care
ensuring people do not lose their life savings and homes to care costs.
4. Notes the
findings from a dementia report produced by the Older People's Commissioner for
Wales that highlighted the difficulties those with dementia have in accessing
the information, support, and services that can make a big difference to their
lives.
5. Calls on the
Welsh Government to:
a) Introduce an
Older People's Rights Bill, to extend and promote the rights of older people;
b) Place a duty
on public sector bodies to consult older people when making decisions which
affect their lives; and
c) Make Wales
the first dementia-friendly nation in the UK.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 10/11/2016
Decision due: 16 Nov 2016 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Paul Davies MS