CARE PROVISIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

Early day motion 1974, tabled 7 July 2008 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House recognises the report published on 7th July by Diabetes UK which warns that 100 people a week lose a limb due to complications as a result of diabetes and that there is an urgent need for greater awareness of the impact of the condition; notes that diabetes can also lead to heart attacks, stroke, blindness and kidney failure; and calls on the Government to provide diabetes sufferers with better access to high-quality integrated specialist foot care services and to regular foot checks as part of their annual medical review to prevent amputations.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 13, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.