PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE REPORT ON TREATING STROKES (1 December 2005)

That this House welcomes the publication of the National Audit Office's (NAO's) report on stroke, Reducing Brain Damage; believes that through treating stroke as a medical emergency much more can be done to ensure efficacy in stroke care; is concerned at the shortfalls identified in service provision, despite some recent progress; notes with concern the huge cost to society, the NHS and the wider economy that stroke represents each year; is disturbed at the large disparities in investment and service provision between stroke and coronary heart disease revealed in the report; shares the view of the NAO and the Stroke Association that stroke should be given a much higher priority by the Government and the NHS; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to address the NAO's recommendations, not least to tackle the alarming lack of awareness of stroke.

Sponsored by:
Lord Lansley (Conservative)