Postural Tachycardia Syndrome awareness

Early day motion 318, tabled 24 January 2024 by Cat Smith (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality where sitting, standing and exercise can cause symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, brain fog, dizziness, pain, fainting, vomiting and fatigue; recognises that many people suffer a combination of symptoms, which can be chronic and debilitating, in some cases, leaving people bed ridden; further notes that while there is currently no cure for PoTS, studies indicate that 90% of people with a diagnosis of PoTS have improved or managed symptoms due to medically guided treatments and lifestyle changes but awareness of the condition is still low which may explain why the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; and recognises the need to both raise awareness of the condition amongst medical professionals, and increase the support offered to those who suffer from PoTS.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Scottish National Party 7, Labour 6, Conservative 3, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.