EPILEPSY ACTION

Early day motion 2144, tabled 11 May 2006 by Helen Goodman (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House welcomes Epilepsy Action's `Take Control' campaign, which seeks to help people with epilepsy in the North East to take control of their condition; notes that, of the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK, as many as 82,000 who are currently having seizures could be seizure free if they were receiving the best possible care; further notes that as many as 105,000 probably have an incorrect diagnosis; recognises that the best way for these problems to be addressed is for the person with epilepsy to see a specialist; and invites hon. Members to encourage those with epilepsy with ongoing seizures or experiencing bad side effects from their medicine to seek a review meeting with a specialist.

Signatures by party: Labour 31, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.