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House of Commons · General Debate

Care Supporters

06 June 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Dan Carden Lab Liverpool Walton

Care & Healthcare WorkersNHS

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Dan Carden raised concerns about care supporters in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The care of a loved one is essential for dignified care and well-being.
  • Separation and isolation in care settings, especially for vulnerable individuals, have severe negative impacts.
  • Guidance on visiting during the pandemic was inconsistent and inadequate, leading to varied implementation across regions.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Dan Carden Lab Liverpool Walton

The care of a loved one is not an optional extra; it is an absolutely central part of dignified care. Separation and isolation have a deeply harmful impact on individuals, but particularly on those who are vulnerable. For those who are approaching the end of life, the impact cannot be understated. My Bill seeks to recognise these fundamental points, and put them into law. Throughout the pandemic, guidance proved consistently inadequate, leading to a postcode lottery as separate settings interpreted it differently. There is a clear lack of recourse when guidance is applied incorrectly, and older and disabled people are often powerless to challenge decisions made at care homes or in hospitals. The devastating impact affects not only those receiving care but also their loved ones. Poor-quality data on visiting means we cannot appreciate the true scale of the problem. I firmly believe that we should make a clear choice of the latter and enshrine that right in law.

Other contributors (1)
  • Dan Carden Lab Liverpool Walton

    The care of a loved one is not an optional extra; it is an absolutely central part of dignified care. Separation and isolation have a deeply harmful impact on individuals, but particularly on those who are vulnerable. For those who are approaching the end of life, the impact cannot be understated. My Bill seeks to recognise these fundamental points, and put them into law. Throughout the pandemic, guidance proved consistently inadequate, leading to a postcode lottery as separate settings interpreted it differently. There is a clear lack of recourse when guidance is applied incorrectly, and older and disabled people are often powerless to challenge decisions made at care homes or in hospitals. The devastating impact affects not only those receiving care but also their loved ones. Poor-quality data on visiting means we cannot appreciate the true scale of the problem. I firmly believe that we should make a clear choice of the latter and enshrine that right in law.

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