DIABETES HEALTH CHECKS

Early day motion 2790, tabled 28 February 2012 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 34 members.

That this House is deeply concerned that 1.3 million diabetes sufferers in Britain may not be receiving the health checks they need; notes that diabetes complications such as amputations and blindness can be prevented by early detection and careful management; further notes with alarm the regional variations in diabetes health check provision; and calls on the Government to ensure that all diabetes sufferers receive the nine healthcare checks they need a year in every primary care trust.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1.