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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Betty Williams (Labour), on Thursday, 20 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 87 members in total.


PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK 2003

That this House notes that carers play an important role in providing vital support to many of the 120,000 people with Parkinson's disease in the UK; recognises that there is no cure at present for Parkinson's disease and that the condition is degenerative and progressive; acknowledges that caring for someone with Parkinson's disease can be demanding socially, psychologically and physically; further notes that over three-quarters of carers who look after someone with Parkinson's disease have a health problem themselves and many report more than one; welcomes this year's Parkinson's Awareness Week with the theme, Time to Care, which takes place from 6th to 13th April and aims to raise awareness of the valuable role carers play; and calls on all honourable Members to join with the Parkinson's Disease Society in challenging Parkinson's disease by supporting PAW and agreeing to look at all practical ways of implementing better services for people with Parkinson's disease, their carers and families.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
928 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Carers Medical treatments Parkinson's disease
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk