Free personal care as Frank’s Law introduced

Free personal care will be available regardless of age or income from Monday when “Frank’s Law” comes into force.

The campaign to expand free personal care in Scotland, which was previously only available to over-65s, follows a campaign led by the widow of former Dundee United footballer Frank Kopel.

He died in 2014, six years after being diagnosed with dementia at the age of 59. His widow, Amanda, spearheaded the campaign to end the age discrimination around personal care and to protect families from the financial burden.

The expansion will be introduced from Monday.

It means anyone who is assessed by their local author0 Amanda Kopel campaigned after her husband Frank’s death

ity as requiring personal care will receive it free of charge.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I’m very pleased that this legislation is now coming into effect, ensuring that all those who require personal care are able to access it free of charge, regardless of their age, condition or income.”