SOCIAL CARE

Early day motion 1674, tabled 16 June 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 31 members.

That this House recognises the important role of social care in assisting disabled children, adults and older people to live decent and, where possible, independent lives; notes with concern that many disabled people whose level of need is described as lower or moderate still have social care needs, yet do not receive social care support from their local council and must pay for their own social care or live without appropriate care; and therefore calls on the Government to make more money available for local authorities to fund the social care provision in their area and widen access to those with moderate or lower needs.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 4, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.