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The BC Health Coalition believes British Columbians deserve quality and accessible health care for seniors and the disabled.

In countless consultations and studies, most recently the Conversation on Health, and the Premiers’ Council on Aging and Seniors, British Columbians have told the government that seniors and people with disabilities expect a high priority be given to ensure that healthcare providers treat people with dignity and respect. Despite this, the BC government has failed to act on key recommendations to improve care.

The Provincial Government’s has also broken it's promise to build 5,000 new not-for- profit long-term residential care beds by 2006. Shortly thereafter, the 5,000 residential care bed target was changed to 1,500 residential care beds and 3,500 independent living beds (primarily assisted living but also some supportive housing).

For more information, about these issues check out our Resources on Seniors' Care page and Take Action on Seniors' Care Issues!