TREATMENT FOR WET AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

Early day motion 1824, tabled 28 October 2003 by David Heath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 43 members.

That this House expresses regret at the Department of Health's decision to delay by an additional six months the rolling-out of photo dynamic therapy laser treatment for wet age related macular degeneration on the NHS following The National Institute for Clinical Excellence's approval of PDT for use on the NHS on 24th September; notes with concern the fact that up to 3,000 people who could benefit from PDT treatment in this six month period will lose their sight if they do not receive treatment; and therefore calls on the Government to make PDT available nationwide within the standard three month period following NICE approval.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 4, DUP 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.