NURSING CARE FOR THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Early day motion 49, tabled 17 May 2005 by Lord Lansley (Conservative). Signed by 120 members.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the continuing crisis in care for the elderly and in particular those who suffer from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia; notes that the Government's current definition of nursing care fails to include nursing care that is provided by trained care staff specialised in providing nursing care to dementia sufferers; recognises the campaign by the Alzheimer's Society; and calls upon the Government to address the shortcomings of its nursing care policy which has been described by many as unworkable.

Signatures by party: Conservative 86, Liberal Democrat 15, Labour 9, DUP 6, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.