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The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Frank's Law: 71,000 people benefit from 'Milestone' law
She was successful in 2019 when Frank's Law was introduced, extending free personal care to those under 65. Mrs Kopel had argued the rules discriminated against those with disabilities and degenerative conditions. Read More: Now, Conservative MSP Miles Briggs has received a written response from the Scottish Government showing more than 71,000 people have benefitted from Frank's Law since it was introduced. Support from Mr Briggs and former SNP health secretary Alex Neil was instrumental in passing the law. Mrs Kopel said: 'I am overwhelmed to hear that Frank's Law has helped so many people in Scotland to access free personal care. 'It's humbling to think of the difference our campaign has made to the lives of more than 71,000 families. Undated family handout photo of Amanda Kopel and her husband Frank (Image: Amanda Kopel) 'I can never thank enough all the people who helped me in the fight for justice to end the blatant discrimination against the under-65s – especially the people in Scotland living with dementia, whose shoes I had walked in. 'It was all in honour of my soulmate Frankie, whose battle against dementia, was far harder than any battle I went through.' Mr Briggs, who represents the Lothians region, said: 'I'm very happy that I was able to help Amanda's battle for free personal care for dementia patients like her husband Frank. 'For too long many people under 65 were left to fight for access to vital care and health services at the very time they needed the health system to support them. 'In many cases this resulted in poorer outcomes for individuals and drove many families to despair.' The charity Alzheimer Scotland presented Mrs Kopel with a lifetime achievement award in 2019 in recognition of her efforts. Henry Simmons, chief executive of Alzheimer Scotland, described her as 'an inspiration'.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Widow of ex-footballer 'overwhelmed' as Frank's Law helps 71,000 Scots receive free care
Frank's Law campaigner Amanda Kopel campaigned for six years to introduce the law in memory of her footballer husband, Dundee United's Frank Kopel. Widow and Frank's Law campaigner Amanda Kopel says she is 'overwhelmed' as figures show the law she campaigned for has helped 71,000 Scots receive free personal care. Mrs Kopel campaigned for six years to introduce the law in memory of her footballer husband – Dundee United's Frank Kopel who died in 2014 aged 65 after being diagnosed with dementia. She was successful in 2019 when Frank's Law was introduced, extending free personal care to those under 65. Mrs Kopel had argued the rules discriminated against those with disabilities and degenerative conditions. Now, Conservative MSP Miles Briggs has received a written response from the Scottish Government showing more than 71,000 people have benefitted from Frank's Law since it was introduced. Support from Mr Briggs and former SNP health secretary Alex Neil was instrumental in passing the law. Mrs Kopel said: 'I am overwhelmed to hear that Frank's Law has helped so many people in Scotland to access free personal care. 'It's humbling to think of the difference our campaign has made to the lives of more than 71,000 families. 'I can never thank enough all the people who helped me in the fight for justice to end the blatant discrimination against the under-65s – especially the people in Scotland living with dementia, whose shoes I had walked in. 'It was all in honour of my soulmate Frankie, whose battle against dementia, was far harder than any battle I went through.' Mr Briggs, who represents the Lothians region, said: 'I'm very happy that I was able to help Amanda's battle for free personal care for dementia patients like her husband Frank. 'For too long many people under 65 were left to fight for access to vital care and health services at the very time they needed the health system to support them. 'In many cases this resulted in poorer outcomes for individuals and drove many families to despair.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The charity Alzheimer Scotland presented Mrs Kopel with a lifetime achievement award in 2019 in recognition of her efforts. Henry Simmons, chief executive of Alzheimer Scotland, described her as 'an inspiration'.
