Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to make further provision with respect to the welfare of chronically sick and disabled persons; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 1970 c. 44 |
| Introduced by | Alf Morris (Commons) |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales, Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 May 1970 |
| Commencement | 1 October 1972 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (c. 44) is an act of Parliament of the United Kingdom which makes provision with respect to the welfare of chronically sick and disabled persons. The act, often shortened to ′CSDPA', was given royal assent on 29 May 1970.
The legislation was introduced as a Private Member's Bill by Alf Morris after he gained first place in a ballot held on 6 November 1969. From some 550 contenders, Alf Morris was afforded the opportunity to introduce his Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Bill.
The provisions of the act are wide-ranging and place a legal obligation on local authorities to make arrangements in relation to access for disabled people to public buildings, such as libraries. Section 2 of the act makes specific provision for welfare services such as the provision of meals in the home or somewhere else; the provision (or assistance to obtain) a radio and television, a library and other recreational services; for assistance with obtaining travel to and from home; for assistance with adaptations to the home; for the installation of telephones or special equipment necessary to enable the use of a telephone; for the provision of vehicles.