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"speaker_name": "Nominated, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Dorothy Muthoni",
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"content": "Article 43(1)(e) of the Constitution asserts that every person has the right to social security. Article 43(2) of the Constitution asserts that the State shall provide appropriate social security to persons who are unable to support themselves and their dependants. Caregivers of persons with severe disabilities are relatives and friends which reduces expenditure on formal care. However, the policy, legal framework and programmes that support the services ignore their needs and welfare. They do not receive training or remuneration. Since they cannot meaningfully participate in income-generating endeavours, they rely on the assistance of others. Therefore, they will greatly benefit from the government- sponsored services, including sufficient financial support. They face a myriad of challenges, while providing care to this special category. They often sacrifice employment to take care of persons with severe disabilities who cannot do anything for themselves. It is impossible for a person or family member taking care of them to leave them on their own. Insufficient support and resources contribute to caregivers’ burden which may lead to a reduction in the quality of care provision. Broader impacts on the family include marital dissatisfaction, isolation stigma and reduced social interaction with other community members. They cannot meet their needs and obligations. They cannot invest in their human capital as they are preoccupied with caregiving duties. Loss of jobs and productivity is inevitable, as they focus their attention on a family member with severe disability. Their quality of life is closely linked to caregivers’ burden and reducing it can improve their quality of life. Financial implications of having children or persons with severe disabilities include reduced family income, significant high financial demands and poor access to materials and services. This is because resources are transferred to caring for them. Demands of caregiving and lack of support may give rise to negative consequences to their physical and psychological wellbeing. This may cause further financial stress and result in them abandoning their role of caregiving. Psychological issues that face parents and caregivers of children and persons living with severe disability include stress, feeling of guilt, low self-esteem, negative emotions and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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