GUIDE TO CARE STANDARDS FOR CHILDREN'S HEART SERVICES

Early day motion 1381, tabled 23 May 2002 by Julie Kirkbride (Conservative). Signed by 41 members.

That this House congratulates the Children's Heart Federation on the publication of, Children's Heart Services - A Guide to Care Standards, developed in conjunction with the British Paediatric Cardiac Association and Constructive Dialogue for Clinical Accountability; welcomes its objective to set a framework for the relationship between a heart child's family and paediatric cardiac services, particularly following the events that took place at the Bristol Royal Infirmary between 1984 and 1995; further welcomes the joint contribution that was made to the guidance by both medical professionals and representatives of patients and their families; and calls on the Government to announce its conclusion on the review of paediatric cardiac services as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 5, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2.