SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

Early day motion 1170, tabled 12 March 2013 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 43 members.

That this House notes with alarm that, according to the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit, 94 per cent of children and young people with Type 1 diabetes are not receiving the full care and support they need; further notes that 85 per cent of children and young people with diabetes have poor blood glucose control, leading to avoidable complications including amputation, blindness and early death; recognises that Diabetes UK has outlined the 10 checks, care and services needed by young people with Type 1 diabetes; and calls on the Government and the NHS Commissioning Board to ensure that all children and young people get the diabetes care they need.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.