My Lords, I thank the Minister for what he has just said, which was extremely encouraging. I have never doubted his commitment to getting this right. I am not a lawyer, but listening to the discussion, I think there was some misunderstanding about the wording of the amendment and the...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for what he has just said, which was extremely encouraging. I have never doubted his commitment to getting this right. I am not a lawyer, but listening to the discussion, I think there was some misunderstanding about the wording of the amendment and the...

292A: Before Clause 280, insert the following new Clause— ““Human Rights Act 1988: provision of certain personal care and health care services to be public function (1) A person who is commissioned to provide— (a) personal care to an individual living in their own home, or (b) a health care...

292A: Before Clause 280, insert the following new Clause— ““Human Rights Act 1988: provision of certain personal care and health care services to be public function (1) A person who is commissioned to provide— (a) personal care to an individual living in their own home, or (b) a health care...

My Lords, if I am a very frail, vulnerable, sick person in need of support or care, and I go into a residential home, my human rights will be protected. In this case, that means the right to dignity, respect, and privacy if I am having intimate care. If I...

My Lords, if I am a very frail, vulnerable, sick person in need of support or care, and I go into a residential home, my human rights will be protected. In this case, that means the right to dignity, respect, and privacy if I am having intimate care. If I...

I particularly support the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Stern. It is relevant to quote to the Committee the results of a poll announced today by Age Concern. I declare an interest as vice president of Age Concern and as its former chief executive. The poll showed that people...

I particularly support the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Stern. It is relevant to quote to the Committee the results of a poll announced today by Age Concern. I declare an interest as vice president of Age Concern and as its former chief executive. The poll showed that people...

I support these amendments and should like to make two points. On self-funders, the Minister with responsibility for care in another place has said publicly on many occasions that this is the total unintended consequence. It was never intended that self-funders should be treated in this way and not be...

I support these amendments and should like to make two points. On self-funders, the Minister with responsibility for care in another place has said publicly on many occasions that this is the total unintended consequence. It was never intended that self-funders should be treated in this way and not be...