PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK 2003 (20 March 2003)

That this House notes that carers play an important role in providing vital support to many of the 120,000 people with Parkinson's disease in the UK; recognises that there is no cure at present for Parkinson's disease and that the condition is degenerative and progressive; acknowledges that caring for someone with Parkinson's disease can be demanding socially, psychologically and physically; further notes that over three-quarters of carers who look after someone with Parkinson's disease have a health problem themselves and many report more than one; welcomes this year's Parkinson's Awareness Week with the theme, Time to Care, which takes place from 6th to 13th April and aims to raise awareness of the valuable role carers play; and calls on all honourable Members to join with the Parkinson's Disease Society in challenging Parkinson's disease by supporting PAW and agreeing to look at all practical ways of implementing better services for people with Parkinson's disease, their carers and families.

Sponsored by:
Mrs Betty Williams (Labour)