Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill

A Welsh Government Bill, introduced by Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Social Care. The Business Committee has remitted the Bill to the Health and Social Care Committee.

About the Bill

The Bill is intended to eliminate private profit from the care of children looked after, and to enable the introduction of direct payments for Continuing NHS Healthcare. It will also make amendments to ensure that the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 are able to operate fully and effectively.

Further detail about the Bill can be found in its accompanying Explanatory Memorandum.

Current Stage

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The Bill is currently at Stage 1. An explanation of the various stages of Senedd Bills is available in the Guide to the Stages of Public Bills and Acts.

Record of Passage in the Welsh Parliament

The following table sets out the dates for each stage of the Bill’s passage through the Senedd.

¬¬¬Stage 1 (Current)

The Health and Social Care Committee will consider its approach to Stage 1 consideration on 23 May 2024.

Committee dates

The Health and Social Care Committee will consider the Bill on the following dates:

The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee will consider the Bill on the following dates:

The Finance Committee will consider the Bill on the following dates:

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¬¬¬Bill introduced (20 May 2024)

Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill, as introduced

Explanatory Memorandum

Presiding Officer’s Statement: 20 May 2024

Business Committee’s Report on the timetable for consideration of the Bill: 20 May 2024

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Contact information

Clerk: Sarah Beasley

Phone:0300 200 6565

Postal address:

Welsh Parliament

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff     CF99 1SN

e-mail: SeneddHealth@senedd.wales