FUTURE OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS CARE WITH THE NHS

Early day motion 2033, tabled 5 July 2011 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 58 members.

That this House recognises that effective care and treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) can only be carried out by multi-disciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, physiotherapists and dieticians; notes that patient care is being compromised because posts in these vital disciplines are being disestablished, downgraded, left vacant or used to backfill general vacancies; is concerned that these cuts by stealth are a false economy as they are likely to cost the NHS more in in-patient and acute care; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health to ensure that NHS trusts fulfil their obligations to those with CF as set out in the Standards of Care.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1.