WORLD KIDNEY DAY 2009

Early day motion 1065, tabled 11 March 2009 by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 63 members.

That this House notes with concern that whilst early detection and appropriate treatment can delay or stop chronic kidney disease, an estimated 13,000 people die from kidney failure annually in the UK; further notes that the number of people relying on kidney care services is increasing each year, including the 23,000 patients in the UK receiving dialysis for kidney failure; further notes and supports the ongoing work to develop and implement guidance and tools to improve patient care by increasing access to and by raising the quality of kidney services as set out in the National Service Framework for Renal Services; believes that the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems can be reduced by a public health campaign focusing on the importance of kidneys; and welcomes, together with kidney patients, their families and friends, clinicians and healthcare professionals working in kidney care, World Kidney Day on 12 March 2009.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 8, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.