Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day 2023

Early day motion 1707, tabled 24 October 2023 by Cat Smith (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes that 25 October 2023 is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) Awareness Day; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and shortness of breath to chest pain and fainting; further highlights that studies from the US have suggested that the condition impacts around 170 in every 100,000 people in the population; notes with concern that many doctors still unaware of PoTS syndrome and the average diagnosis of PoTS from first presentation to diagnosis is 7 years; draws attention to the fact that for 90% of patients a diagnosis followed by medically guided lifestyle changes or medication can improve and manage symptoms; and therefore calls on the Government to increase support for people suffering from PoTS and to raise awareness around PoTS within the NHS.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Scottish National Party 4, Independent 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.