Health Secretary Shona Robison, left, and Amanda Kopel.
Health Secretary Shona Robison will congratulate Frank’s Law campaigner Amanda Kopel on Thursday in Mrs Kopel’s Kirriemuir home.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced free personal care for everyone who requires it, regardless of age, as part of the Programme for Government on Tuesday.
Mrs Kopel has campaigned for the change since her husband, the former Dundee United player Frank Kopel, was diagnosed with and later died from early onset dementia.
Ms Robison said: “I am pleased that we will now begin the work to extend free personal care to everyone who requires it, regardless of age.
“This takes forward the First Minister’s commitment in the Programme for Government to implement Frank’s Law.
“I want to pay tribute to Amanda Kopel and everyone in Dundee, Fife, Angus and Perthshire who have campaigned on this important issue.
“The views of people in the area where Frank lived, played and managed have been crucial in shaping our approach.
“I look forward to meeting with Mrs Kopel to discuss our plans and to thank her for her efforts in bringing these changes about.”
Health Secretary to congratulate Amanda Kopel in wake of Frank’s Law commitment
