Free care for people with long-term health conditions such as dementia could be extended to under-65s in Scotland.

A member's bill will be put forward seeking to implement the so-called Frank's Law, named after footballer Frank Kopel.

The former Dundee United left-back died aged 65 in 2014, six years after being diagnosed with dementia.

He played more than 100 times for the Tannadice side over the course of ten years with the club.

Because of his age, Mr Kopel, and his wife Amanda, did not qualify for free care available to over-65s in Scotland.

Frank's Law aims to end this situation for people who have conditions such as dementia, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and cancer.

The Holyrood bill has been put forward by the Scottish Conservatives and has the support of the Scottish Greens, Labour and the Lib Dems.

Health secretary Shona Robison said the Government was already committed to examining the extension of free personal and nursing care to those under 65 "while protecting existing provision".