Neurology And Care

EDM number 252 in 1996-97, proposed by Alan Howarth on 26/11/1996.

That this House notes that some 1.8 million people in the United Kingdom are significantly affected by a neurological condition, that the needs of many of them for both health and social care are complex and inadequately met and that organisational structures and interests may obstruct the provision of appropriate services; and calls upon local authorities, health authorities and NHS trusts to apply boththe letter and the spirit of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 through joint planning and commissioning of services for people affected by a neurological condition.

This motion has been signed by a total of 53 MPs.