Member

Doing this could set a really important precedent. It could be of wider benefit to people who may not be covered by this legislation but who, for example, have had strokes, who struggle to express themselves, who may be in a care home. I have personal experience of this, ensuring that my late mother’s communication needs were properly addressed during care plan review meetings in her care home when she had had a stroke. It was very difficult for her to express her views. I was a central part of that, and it would not have happened without me being there. It should be a guiding principle for all people being looked after in all care settings of whatever nature, but it would be great to get this precedent established in this Bill.