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Labour Government to offer Free home care package
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beecareful-info on 26/11/2009 11:38:00
The Personal Care at Home Bill will guarantee free personal home care for
280,000 people with conditions such as dementia or Parkinson's disease.
And the Bill will also help a further 130,000 maintain their independence, by
providing equipment and services in the home.
Some have criticised the plan, claiming the amount of people who would seek
free home care has been drastically underestimated.
Mr Burnham said: "This Bill is the first significant step towards making our
system of care simpler, fairer and more affordable. It offers help now to the
most vulnerable members of our society, most of whom have already paid out
significant sums towards the costs of their care.
"People want to stay independent by living in their own homes for as long as
possible. But we all face the prospect that one day we may need help with
everyday tasks like washing and dressing.
"This shouldn't mean that an individual needs to move into residential care.
Offering free personal care at home for those with the highest needs regardless
of their means will help achieve this."
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