Decision details

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

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Urges the Welsh Government to prioritise action to protect older people who are at risk of harm or unable to cope; and to safeguard their dignity.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Calls upon the Welsh Government to respond to the challenges defined in “Calls from the Commissioner”.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Calls upon the Welsh Government to establish a comprehensive and consistent advocacy service for older people in Wales.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Believes that the Welsh Government should:

a) evaluate local schemes, aimed at assisting elderly people, which:

i) encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles and allow them to live safely within a supportive community thus avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions; and

ii) promote independent living; and

b) incorporate best practices into an all-Wales action plan on preventative health.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

A vote was taken on the motion, as amended

NDM4841 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly of Wales:

Notes the report of the Commissioner for Older People for 2010/11, a copy of which was laid in Table Office on 6 October 2011.

Urges the Welsh Government to prioritise action to protect older people who are at risk of harm or unable to cope; and to safeguard their dignity.

Calls upon the Welsh Government to respond to the challenges defined in “Calls from the Commissioner”.

Calls upon the Welsh Government to establish a comprehensive and consistent advocacy service for older people in Wales.

Believes that the Welsh Government should:

a) evaluate local schemes, aimed at assisting elderly people, which:

i) encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles and allow them to live safely within a supportive community thus avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions; and

ii) promote independent living; and

b) incorporate best practices into an all-Wales action plan on preventative health.

The Motion as amended was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.