JOINED-UP CARE FOR CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Early day motion 751, tabled 20 November 2012 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 37 members.

That this House notes that congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect, affecting over 5,000 new-born babies in the UK each year; considers that congenital heart disease requires equal recognition with other long-term health conditions and that patients deserve joined-up care antenatally, at birth, in childhood and throughout life in adulthood; further notes that such services should be well managed, with clear pathways of care and well developed networks delivering safe and excellent care for all patients in what is a very complex area of medicine; and calls on the Government, the NHS and the voluntary sector to work together to deliver this world class system of support and care.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.