The Bill will enable local authorities to provide support to certain carers; to make provision about the way in which certain social care services are provided by local authorities; and for connected purposes.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 10 January 2013.
Stage 1
The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Health and Sport Committee.
The committee considered the Bill on 27 March 2012 (in private), 8 May 2012, 15 May 2012, 22 May 2012, 29 May 2012, 19 June 2012 (in private), 26 June 2012, and 30 October 2012.
The Finance Committee considered the Bill on 7 March 2012 and 9 May 2012.
The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the Bill on 8 May 2012, 15 May 2012, 22 May 2012, and 18 September 2012. They published their report on 23 May 2012.
The committee published its Stage 1 Report on 6 July 2012.
The Bill was debated by Parliament on 18 September 2012.