Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 2 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 80 members in total.

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ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS WEEK

That this House supports Alzheimer's Awareness Week, 6th to 12th entitled, Mind your Head; notes that research has shown a link between a healthy heart and a healthy mind which shows that good cardiovascular health might help to reduce the risk of developing dementia; notes that 700,000 people in the United Kingdom suffer from dementia that affects one in 20 people over the age of 65; applauds the work of the Alzheimer's Society with its 1,000 staff in 250 branches around the country who provide much needed support and care to sufferers of dementia; further notes the Alzheimer's Society's concern that in some areas access to anticholinesterase inhibitors used to treat sufferers is restricted on the NHS; and calls on the Government to increase support for patients and relatives.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS WEEK (1518A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Barnes (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 2 July 2003. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

at end add 'and to raise the necessary funds for such purposes.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1518 

1518A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Alzheimer's disease Diseases Heart diseases Research

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk