PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
SOUTH WEST MUSCLE GROUP (15 June 2010)

That this House congratulates the work of the South West Muscle Group, a coalition of families and health professionals affected by or with an interest in muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions, who are working closely with the regional NHS Specialised Commissioning Group to implement the 1 million Neuromuscular Strategy; notes that the Neuromuscular Strategy, announced in March 2009, aims to provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary service for the 5,000 people living in the South West affected by muscle disease and provides for the first time a service for the adults living in the region affected by these rare and very rare conditions; further notes that the South West Muscle Group, supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, is now campaigning to improve access to hydrotherapy and respite care in the region; and praises the hard work of local families, health professionals and experts in these conditions who have joined together in the fight against muscle disease across the South West.

Sponsored by:
Alison Seabeck (Labour)