HFT AND LEARNING AND DISABILITY CHARITIES

Early day motion 1109, tabled 30 November 2010 by Tony Baldry (Conservative). Signed by 23 members.

That this House recognises the vital work performed by charities across the country to help adults with learning disabilities; supports the ongoing efforts of charities and private enterprises that work to ensure an excellent quality of life for people with learning disabilities; congratulates Hft on its use of personalised technology to provide outstanding support to people with learning disabilities, including their work on the Virtual Smarthouse; applauds Hft for its record of innovation, which has been recognised by the Laing Buisson Independent Health Care Award for Best Use of Technology; acknowledges that the use of technology can deliver excellent levels of care whilst saving public money; and calls on the Government to support the use of proven technology as it considers how to reform social care.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.