Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Early day motion 602, tabled 7 January 2025 by Cat Smith (Labour). Signed by 85 members.

That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also notes that while there is currently no cure for PoTS, studies indicate that 90% of affected people improve with medically guided treatments and lifestyle changes but awareness of the condition is still low and there are few specialist services in many regions of the UK and no care pathways for patients anywhere in the UK; and believes that this indicates a need for increased support offered to those who suffer from PoTS.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 49, Labour 19, Plaid Cymru 4, Green 3, Scottish National Party 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, Traditional Unionist Voice 1.