LYMPHOEDEMA(2)

Early day motion 159, tabled 27 November 2003 by Tom Levitt (Labour). Signed by 153 members.

That this House, recognising that lymphoedema can be a distressing and painful malfunction of the lymphatic system, congratulates the Lymphoedema Support Network on its 12th anniversary and for campaigning ceaselessly for greater awareness of lymphoedema within primary medical care; and calls for such awareness to be supported by clear and effective treatment guidelines for lymphoedema to be specifically included in the training of medical staff and for support for initiatives such as the expert patient scheme and Macmillan mobile services in the treatment of this often chronic condition.

Signatures by party: Labour 92, Liberal Democrat 29, Conservative 22, Labour/Co-operative 4, UUP 2, Independent 1, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.