Motion: International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002

International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002

Lodged by Brian Fitzpatrick Members' Business Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the adoption of the International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002 and the Political Declaration by UN member states following the Second World Assembly on Ageing held in Madrid from 8 to 12 April 2002; further notes that the world community recognises that we live in a world of ageing populations and rising life expectancy and that signatory states are obliged to review their policies on access to social services and healthcare in order to promote independence and the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health, to enhance the recognition of the dignity of older persons, and to eliminate all forms of unfair discrimination, neglect, abuse and violence against older people; is aware of the progress already being made on delivering free personal care and meeting the needs and concerns of our older citizens in Scotland, and considers that the Scottish Executive should set out its proposals, working together with Her Majesty's Government, on implementing, so far as they relate to older people in Scotland, the recommendations in the International Action Plan including empowering older people to seek and develop opportunities for service to their communities and to serve as volunteers in positions appropriate to their interests and capabilities.

Supporters (31)