Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 5
5
Paragraph: 33
There is broad agreement that the Coronavirus Act’s Care Act easement provisions should be curtailed...
Conclusion
There is broad agreement that the Coronavirus Act’s Care Act easement provisions should be curtailed as soon as possible. They represent a substantial raising of the threshold at which disabled people’s care and support needs must be met. This regression of disabled people’s rights must not be allowed to become the norm.
Paragraph Reference:
33
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
21. The changes to the Care Act 2014 duties on local authorities will be kept under regular review and the Secretary of State will take a decision to suspend them based on expert clinical and social care advice, including findings of the Chief Social Workers, in accordance with the Coronavirus Act 2020. 22. The provisions in the Coronavirus Act are subject to a six-monthly review and renewal vote in the House of Commons. They may be terminated early, if the scientific assessment of the pandemic indicates that this is appropriate. They are also subject to a two-monthly report to Parliament and an annual debate. 23. The Adult Social Care Winter plan published on 18 September sets out the clear and robust steps we are taking to ensure the sector is prepared for winter, and that we protect people who need care, such as disabled people. The full plan is available here: https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-social-care-coronavirus-covid-19-winter- plan-2020-to-2021/adult-social-care-our-covid-19-winter-plan-2020-to-2021