Motion NDM6140 as amended

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the important and valuable contribution made to Welsh society by older people.

2. Believes that older people deserve dignity and respect, as well as independence and the freedom to make decisions about their own lives.

3. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to increase the capital limit to £50,000, which will enable more people in Wales to keep more of their assets when entering residential care.

4. Regrets the ongoing delays by the UK Government to the reform of the arrangements for paying for care.

5. Notes the findings from a dementia report produced by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales that highlighted the difficulties those with dementia have in accessing the information, support, and services that can make a big difference to their lives.

6. Notes that:

a) the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has suggested an Older People’s Rights Bill for Wales;

b) the Welsh Government supports the principles of a Bill;

c) the Welsh Government will take further action to make Wales a dementia friendly country through developing and implementing a new national dementia plan.