CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG

Early day motion 286, tabled 8 June 2005 by Tim Loughton (Conservative). Signed by 158 members.

That this House congratulates Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on its 10th anniversary in 2005; notes that its first CRY Raising Awareness Week is being held on 11th to 18th June; applauds its successful lobbying campaign for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill, which instigated the new chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death in the National Service Framework published on 4th March; supports its National Postcard Campaign highlighting eight young (under 35) sudden cardiac deaths a week; and recognises its achievements in setting up screening clinics at the CRY Centre for Sports Cardiology at the Olympic Medical Institute and at Leeds, Colchester and Northwick Park, the donation of over £400,000 of cardiac equipment to general practitioner surgeries and hospitals, the development of a national network of 21 trained bereavement supporters to help bereaved families cope with their tragedies and its Surgery Supporters Club for young people who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening cardiac condition.

Signatures by party: Conservative 71, Labour 54, Liberal Democrat 25, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.