DIABETES AMPUTATIONS

Early day motion 1695, tabled 17 June 2009 by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 65 members.

That this House notes that there are around 100 lower-limb amputations among people with diabetes every week in England; is concerned that one in three people with diabetes do not realise that having the condition puts them more at risk of having an amputation; welcomes the publication of the Diabetes UK/NHS Diabetes report, Putting Feet First, which calls for better joint working between primary care trusts and hospitals to ensure provision of high-quality specialist care for the management and prevention of diabetic foot disease; supports the top tips resource to inform people with diabetes of the foot care they should demand; and commends the work of Diabetes UK in improving the lives of people with diabetes.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 15, DUP 6, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.