HEALTH SUPPORT IN SCHOOL

Early day motion 1280, tabled 2 April 2009 by Jim Cunningham (Labour). Signed by 121 members.

That this House notes with considerable concern that the health of around a million children with specified health conditions, including asthma, cancer, coeliac disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, HIV, mental health problems, multiple sclerosis, sickle cell disease and conditions that can cause stroke, is put at risk because they are not receiving sufficient support at school; further notes that poor support at school stops children from fulfilling their potential; recognises that while guidance on medicines in schools remains voluntary, inequality of experience will continue; and acknowledges that by providing better support, children with medical needs will have improved health outcomes and reduce the financial burden on the NHS.

Signatures by party: Labour 68, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 17, DUP 6, Independent 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent Labour 1.