The Disability Related Bill That Should Be In The Queen’s Speech
May 9, 2012
Lucy Series, PhD law student and author of The Small Places blog
The Queen should say: “My government will publish a social care bill that will ensure the UK is world leading in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It will require government and public authorities to promote independent living, to help people to live their lives the way they choose. Eligibility thresholds and charges for services will be set nationally, to end the postcode lottery on care and support. All users of care services will have a statutory right to advocacy. The bill will contain provisions to safeguard the vulnerable from abuse, but also offer effective safeguards for liberty and private life.”
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