Awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Early day motion 15, tabled 7 November 2023 by Cat Smith (Labour). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes that awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) is low despite an increase in diagnoses connected with long covid; 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 are still unaware of PoTS syndrome and the average diagnosis of PoTS from first presentation to diagnosis is seven 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 4, Scottish National Party 4, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.