| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 14.9.98
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the progress and future direction of supply of premises for the residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs), and the consultancy study on needs of elderly in Hong Kong for community support and residential care services.
[Paper 1]
[Paper 2]
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| 2.12.98
| CQ
| Hon Fred LI raised a question on "Supervising the private homes for the elderly". [Hansard "Question 6"]
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| 11.1.99
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the recommendations of the Elderly Commission's Ad Hoc Committee on Housing and Residential Care for the elderly.[Paper]
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| 19.5.99
| CQ
| Hon LAW Chi-kwong raised a question on "Application for admission to residential care homes for the elderly". [Hansard "Question 2"]
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| 5.4.00
| CQ
| Hon Bernard CHAN raised a question on "Queuing situation for homes for the elderly". [Hansard "page 29"]
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| 7.6.00
| CQ
| Hon LAW Chi-kwong raised a question on "Service scope for the elderly residents under the Bought Place Schemes".[Hansard "page 58"]
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| 20.12.00
| CQ
| Hon IP Kwok-him raised a question on "Service quality of private RCHEs". [Hansard "page 51"]
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| 8.1.01
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the on the implementation of the Standardized Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services.[Paper]
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| 9.4.01
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the regulation of private RCHEs and further initiatives to improve service standards of these homes.[Paper]
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| 27.6.01
| CQ
| Hon Michael MAK raised a question on "Fire safety in RCHEs and school dormitories". [Hansard "page 77"]
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| 4.7.01
| CQ
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a question on "Quality of services of private care and attention homes for the elderly".[Hansard "page 48"]
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| 7.11.01
| CQ
| Hon LAW Chi-kwong raised a question on "Provision of infirmary services in RCHEs".[Hansard "page 64"]
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| 11.3.02
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the strategy for the provision of long term care services for elders, including residential care services and the proposal to grant gross floor area and premium concessions to encourage private developers to incorporate RCHEs in their new private developments.[Paper]
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| 14.4.03
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the background to and progress to date of the phasing out of self-care hostels for elders and homes for the aged, and the way forward in ensuring that residential services should concentrate on looking after frail elders with care needs. [Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
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| 12.5.03
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the problems with existing arrangements in providing subsidized residential care services for frail elders and the proposal to develop a Fee Assistance Scheme for residential care services for frail elders. [Paper]
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| 9.6.03
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the regulation of RCHEs operating in premises subject to Deed of Mutual Covenant (DMC), with particular reference to a High Court judgment in which the Incorporated Owners of the building were granted an injunction restraining the operator from using the premises in the building as RCHE on the basis of a provision in its DMC.[Paper]
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| 18.6.03
| CQ
| Hon Audrey EU raised a question on "Homes for the elderly operating in commercial/residential buildings".[Hansard "page 61"]
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| 20.10.03
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the central waiting list for subsidized long-term care services for the elderly and actions taken in response to views and concerns expressed by the elderly services sector during the consultation process. [Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
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| 24.3.04
| CQ
| Hon Michael MAK raised a question on "Reduction of subsidies for RCHEs under the Enhanced Bought Place Scheme". [Hansard "page 63"]
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| 21.4.04
| CQ
| Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong raised a question on "Standardization of handling of applications by elderly for subsidized long-term care services".[Hansard "page 35"]
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| 5.5.04
| CQ
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung raised a question on "Preventing the elderly persons living in RCHEs from being defrauded of their assets".[Hansard "page 55"]
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| 19.7.04
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the major recommendations of the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology regarding the development of an accreditation system for RCHEs in Hong Kong.[Paper]
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| 26.1.05
| CQ
| Dr Hon YEUNG Sum raised a question on "Service contracts for RCHEs through open tender".[Hansard "page 91"]
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| 23.2.05
| CM
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung moved a motion on "Taking forward the issues of concern to the elderly". The motion, as amended by Dr Hon YEUNG Sum, was passed.[Hansard "page 104"]
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| 14.3.05
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the arrangements for the conversion of self-care hostel and home for the aged places into care and attention places providing continuum of care. [Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
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| 29.6.05
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung raised a question on "Employees of Bought Place Scheme for private RCHEs". [Hansard "page 47"]
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| 5.9.05
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the residential care services for the elderly in Hong Kong provided in the welfare sector, the current monitoring mechanism, and further measures to enhance the quality of RCHEs. [Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
The Panel noted the Code of Practice for Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) published by the Social Welfare Department. [Code of Practice]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
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| 17.5.06
| CQ
| Hon LI Kwok-ying raised a question on "Dispensing medicines at RCHEs". [Hansard "page 83"]
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| 29.11.06
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on "Elderly people waiting for subsidized places in RCHEs". [Hansard "page 99"]
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| 2.5.07
| CQ
| Hon Fernando CHEUNG raised a question on "Outreaching medical services for the elderly persons in RCHEs". [Hansard "page 61"]
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| 15.10.07
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2007-2008, the Panel noted that the Administration would -
| (a) | provide additional subsidised residential care places for the elderly; and
| | (b) | upgrade residential care places in subvented RCHEs to provide infirmary care. [Paper]
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| 30.11.07
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee on Elderly Services discussed its work plan which included studying the provision of RCHE places and regulation of service standards of RCHEs. [Minutes]
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| 12.12.07
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on "Health of elderly residents in residential homes for the elderly".[Hansard "page 91"]
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22.1.08
19.2.08
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the Administration's paper on the existing profile of residential care services for the elderly, including the demand for and supply of subsidized residential care places for the elderly and the regulatory regime for RCHEs. [Paper 1] [Paper 2] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject at the meeting on 19 February 2008.
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| 11.4.08
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the Administration's paper on its policy in providing elderly care services under the welfare portfolio, the various related elderly care services and initiatives that the Government had introduced over the years, and an update on a research to be steered by the Elderly Commission on the long-term planning for residential care services for the elderly. [Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
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| 6.5.08
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the gap between the community care and support service and the residential care services for the elderly. [Minutes]
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| 11.6.08
| CQ
| Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG raised a question on "Residential care homes". [Hansard "page 68"]
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| 11.6.08
| CQ
| Hon CHOY So-yuk raised a question on "Meals provided in RCHEs". [Hansard "page 81"]
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| 12.6.08
| WS
| The Panel noted and endorsed the Report of the Subcommittee on Elderly Services, including the Subcommittee's deliberations and recommendations on residential care services for the elderly. [Report]
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| 15.7.08
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the actions being taken by the Social Welfare Department to prevent RCHEs from embezzling the additional one-month Comprehensive Social Security Assistance payments of their residents. [Paper]
The Administration also provided information on the number of RCHEs which had been prosecuted and suspended from operation for non-compliance with the licensing requirements in the past three years. [Paper]
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| 23.10.08
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2008-2009, the Panel noted that the Administration would -
| (a) | provide additional subsidised residential care places for frail elders;
| | (b) | upgrade subvented residential care places to provide long-term care for frail elders; and
| | (c) | study the long-term planning for subsidised residential care services for the elderly through a consultancy study led by the Elderly Commission. [Paper]
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| 17.12.08
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Conversion of places in self-care hostels and homes for the aged".
[Hansard "page 80"]
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| 14.1.09
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Provision of residential care home services for the elderly and people with disabilities".
[Hansard "page 88"]
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| 18.2.09
| CQ
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a question on "Complaints about services of RCHEs". [Hansard "page 74"]
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| 11.3.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Dispensation of medicines in RCHEs".[Hansard "page 85"]
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| 1.4.09
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Provision of subsidized care and attention places for the elderly". [Hansard "page 18"]
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| 6.4.09
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed the Administration's paper on the new initiatives to enhance residential care services for the elderly as announced in the 2009-2010 Budget. The measures included providing additional subsidised residential care places and enhancing the care for infirm and demented elders. [Paper]
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| 22.4.09
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Credibility of the Elderly Commission in formulating elderly policy", with special reference to the long waiting time for places in subsidized care and attention homes for the elderly. [Hansard "page 35"]
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| 6.5.09
| CQ
| Dr Hon Joseph LEE raised a question on "Regulation of the means of publicity used by private healthcare institutions and residential care homes for the elderly".[Hansard "page 35"]
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| 13.5.09
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Release of information on elderly people waiting for subsidized care and attention places". [Hansard "page 58"]
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| 20.5.09
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Provision of supplements to subvented residential care homes for the elderly for taking care of infirm and demented residents". [Hansard "page 61"]
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| 3.6.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Yuk-man raised a question on "Allocating funds from the Lotteries Fund to provide more subvented nursing home places and care-and-attention home places". [Hansard "page 38"]
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| 3.6.09
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on "Provision of subsidised residential places for the elderly, the mentally disabled and the severely disabled in the New Territories".[Hansard "page 70"]
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| 22.10.09
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2009-2010, the Panel noted that the Administration would -
| (a) | enhance the pace of increasing the provision of additional subsidised residential care places through a novel multi-pronged approach;
| | (b) | launch a pilot scheme to provide RCHEs with visiting pharmacist services; and
| | (c) | upgrade subvented residential care places to provide long-term care for frail elders. [Paper]
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| 14.12.09
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the initiatives announced in the Chief Executive's 2009-2010 Policy Address in respect of the provision of additional subsidized residential care places for the elderly and persons with disabilities.[Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject.[Background paper]
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| 6.1.10
| CQ
| Hon WONG Kwok-kin raised a question on "Elder Abuse Cases in Residential Care Homes for Elderly". [Hansard "page 75"]
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| 11.1.10
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the key findings and recommendations of a consultancy study initiated by the Elderly Commission on Hong Kong's residential care services for the elderly. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject.[Background paper]
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| 13.1.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou raised a question on "Assistance for Elderly People who Suffer from Dementia". [Hansard "page 45"]
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| 13.1.10
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Elder Abuse Cases". [Hansard "page 56"]
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| 3.2.10
| CQ
| Hon Abraham SHEK raised a question on "Regulation of Private Residential Care Homes for Elderly". [Hansard "page 76"]
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| 3.2.10
| CM
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung moved a motion on "Alleviating Poverty and Helping the Disadvantaged with Care and Concern" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 68"]
[Progress report from the Administration]
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| 6.2.10
| WS
| The Panel further discussed with the Administration on the residential and community care services for the elderly. [Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Updated background paper]
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| 8.3.10
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the pilot scheme on home care services for frail elders and pilot scheme on home care services for persons with severe disabilities. [Paper]
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| 5.5.10
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Management of Private Residential Care Homes for Elderly". [Hansard "page 72"]
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| 19.5.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou raised a question on "Elderly People Suffering from Dementia". [Hansard "page 108"]
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| 9.6.10
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Subsidized Places in Nursing Homes and Care and Attention Homes for Elderly". [Hansard "page 15"]
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| 27.10.10
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Assistance to Persons with Disabilities and Elderly". [Hansard "page 35"]
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| 17.11.10
| CM
| Hon Miriam LAU moved a motion on "Reviewing the Coverage of the Safety Net" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 128"] [Progress report from the Administration]
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| 15.12.10
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Shortage of Paramedical Staff in Welfare Sector". [Hansard "page 37]
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| 5.1.11
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Centres for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly in Community". [Hansard "page 119"]
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| 26.1.11
| CQ
| Hon WONG Yuk-man raised a question on "Subsidized Places in Residential Care Homes for Elderly". [Hansard "page 49"]
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| 16.3.11
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Supply of Lands for Social Welfare Uses". [Hansard "page 148"]
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| 4.5.11
| CQ
| Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou raised a question on "Impact of Statutory Minimum Wage on Subsidized Residential Care Services for Elderly". [Hansard "page 89"]
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| 8.6.11
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Assistance to Private Residential Care Homes for Elderly". [Hansard "page 197"]
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| 8.6.11
| CM
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung moved a motion on "Setting out a Five-year Plan for Elderly Services" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 243"]
[Progress report from the Administration]
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| 19.10.11
| CQ
| Hon Joseph LEE raised a question on "Subsidies for Hiring Services of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Under Enhanced Bought Place Scheme". [Hansard "page 109"]
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| 30.11.11
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on "Use of Vacant School Premises". [Hansard "page 83"]
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| 30.11.11
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Waiting List for Places in Residential Care Homes for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities". [Hansard "page 124"]
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| 22.2.12
| CM
| Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou moved a motion on "Strengthening the Support for Persons Suffering from Dementia and Their Carers" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 258"]
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