That this House believes that people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House believes that people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House acknowledges that World Leprosy Day is on 26 January 2014; welcomes the significant advancements made in leprosy treatment; notes that despite this medical progress, discrimination related to leprosy is still prevalent; records with appreciation the 90th anniversary of Lepra, the world's first leprosy prevention organisation; commends the efforts of this charity in giving leprosy-affected people a voice with which to demand their rights; recognises that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) including leprosy occur in extreme poverty and cause further extreme poverty and that controlling NTDs is a key component of promoting economic development; and calls on the Government to mark World Leprosy Day by committing the UK to seek maximum multi- and bilateral aid effectiveness in efforts to combat this curable disease and reduce poverty.

That this House acknowledges that World Leprosy Day is on 26 January 2014; welcomes the significant advancements made in leprosy treatment; notes that despite this medical progress, discrimination related to leprosy is still prevalent; records with appreciation the 90th anniversary of Lepra, the world's first leprosy prevention organisation; commends the...

That this House supports Group B Strep Awareness Month in July 2013 and notes that this will raise much needed awareness of an infection that is recognised as the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, pneumonia and meningitis, which all require intensive care and treatment; acknowledges that most of these infections could be prevented; welcomes the Government's recent commitment to better prevention of these devastating infections, including supporting research and making available better diagnostic tests for GBS within the NHS as are available in other developed countries; and congratulates Group B Strep Support for the work it does to raise awareness, improve prevention and support families affected by group B Strep.

That this House supports Group B Strep Awareness Month in July 2013 and notes that this will raise much needed awareness of an infection that is recognised as the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, pneumonia and meningitis, which...

That this House welcomes Cystic Fibrosis Week which took place from 29 April to 5 May 2012; notes that Cystic Fibrosis Week provided a valuable opportunity to increase awareness and knowledge of cystic fibrosis and campaign for improvements in care and support for the 9,000 people with the condition in the UK; acknowledges that cystic fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases; further welcomes the latest figures which show that the median age of survival has increased to 41 years; acknowledges concerns that cystic fibrosis services are struggling because of the increased patient population, cutbacks in posts vital to cystic fibrosis care and cuts in beds suitable for accommodating people with cystic fibrosis; and calls on the Government to ensure cystic fibrosis services are adequately resourced with extra bed capacity suitable for people with cystic fibrosis.

That this House welcomes Cystic Fibrosis Week which took place from 29 April to 5 May 2012; notes that Cystic Fibrosis Week provided a valuable opportunity to increase awareness and knowledge of cystic fibrosis and campaign for improvements in care and support for the 9,000 people with the condition in...

That this House welcomes Cystic Fibrosis Week which takes place from 29 April to 5 May 2012; notes that Cystic Fibrosis Week provides a valuable opportunity to increase awareness and knowledge of cystic fibrosis and campaign for improvements in care and support for the 9,000 people with the condition in the UK; acknowledges that cystic fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases; further welcomes the latest figures which show that the median age of survival has increased to 41 years; acknowledges concerns that cystic fibrosis services are struggling because of the increased patient population, cut backs in posts vital to cystic fibrosis care and cuts in beds suitable for accommodating people with cystic fibrosis; and calls on the Government to ensure cystic fibrosis services are adequately resourced with extra bed capacity suitable for people with cystic fibrosis.

That this House welcomes Cystic Fibrosis Week which takes place from 29 April to 5 May 2012; notes that Cystic Fibrosis Week provides a valuable opportunity to increase awareness and knowledge of cystic fibrosis and campaign for improvements in care and support for the 9,000 people with the condition in...

That this House welcomes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in December 2008, highlighting the current inequity in vital community care and support services for children and young people with cancer; notes that a survey by children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent found that 97 per cent. of children and young people with cancer say that it is important for them to be able to return home during their treatment, but nearly half of parents say they do not get the support they need to care when their child is at home; further notes that children and young people say that cancer is about more than their illness; expresses concern at findings that about half the children and young people with cancer who want help in keeping up with their education, such as accessing home tutoring, are not receiving it, or find it insufficient; recognises the need to help children and young people and their families keep up with their everyday lives; and calls on the Government to ensure that every child and young person with cancer is allocated a key worker better to co-ordinate, plan and support every aspect of their support.

That this House welcomes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in December 2008, highlighting the current inequity in vital community care and support services for children and young people with cancer; notes that a survey by children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent found that 97 per cent. of children and young people with...

That this House notes the findings of the Lymphoma Association's survey of patients' experiences of their diagnosis of lymphoma; expresses concern that although lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in the UK and that there are clear symptoms indicating that a person may have the condition, there is a lack of awareness of these symptoms amongst both members of the public and GPs, with consequent and unnecessary delays in prompt and accurate diagnosis; is disappointed by the survey results showing that more than one in 10 lymphoma sufferers had to visit their GP after their initial visit on a further five occasions before being referred to a specialist; is encouraged by the results showing that pressure from families is a key factor in persuading patients to seek a diagnosis; welcomes the work of the Lymphoma Association in raising awareness of the symptoms of lymphoma and supporting patients and their families with the disease; and urges the Government to work with the lymphoma community through the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative to increase awareness of the condition and encourage its early diagnosis.

That this House notes the findings of the Lymphoma Association's survey of patients' experiences of their diagnosis of lymphoma; expresses concern that although lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in the UK and that there are clear symptoms indicating that a person may have the condition, there is...

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.

That this House believes people with cystic fibrosis should not have to pay prescription charges.