CARE HOME STANDARDS

Early day motion 100, tabled 14 November 2002 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes the financial and practical difficulties care home owners are experiencing in meeting the care home standards set by the Government; further notes that these standards are forcing many owners already struggling in an underfunded service to sell their homes, as revealed in their representations made to the Department of Health; and believes the Government should increase the assistance available to care homes and adopt a more flexible approach that protects the interests of residents of good quality homes.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Labour 1, UUP 1.