P-03-211 - Care Facilities for Dementia Sufferers

Petition Received: 23 March 2009

Lead Petitioner: GMB Union

Number of petitioners: 13

Petition wording:

The GMB – Britain’s General Union calls upon the Welsh Assembly Government to ensure that there is sufficient and appropriate provision of specialist EMI/Dementia Care & Homes/Centres across Wales

Petition Status: Open

Petitions Committee Consideration:

  • 5 May 2009

Link to transcript of the meeting on 5 May 2009

  • 15 June 2010

Link to transcript of the meeting on 15 June 2010

  • 13 July 2010

Link to transcript of the meeting on 13 July 2010

  • 30 November 2010

The committee agreed to:

  • write to the Minister for Health and Social Services raising the concerns of the WLGA about the impact of budgetary cuts on the most vulnerable, asking how she plans to mitigate this in relation to dementia services and what format these services will take in the future.

Link to transcript of the meeting on 30 November 2010

  • 08 February 2011

The committee agreed to:

  • Write to the Minister for Health and Social Services asking how the additional funding announced for dementia care will ensure provision of adequate spaces in appropriate care homes, and how much is allocated for this specific purpose.

Link to transcript of the meeting on 08 February 2011

  • 15 March 2011

The Committee agreed to:

  • Close the petition and prepare a summary report.

Link to transcript of the meeting on 15 March 2011

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