Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 881open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 December 2013
That this House expresses concern about the possible closure of Calderdale's Accident and Emergency (A&E) department; recognises the vital role local A&E services play in meeting the health needs of local people; notes that thousands of people access treatment at Calderdale's A&E department every year; further recognises that closing that department would force people from Halifax and other communities to travel out of the area to access A&E treatment; calls on the Government and local NHS bosses to make clear what their plans are for local health services; further calls on the Government and local NHS bosses to make clear there are no plans to close Calderdale's A&E department; praises the NHS staff who do such an excellent job at Calderdale Royal Hospital; urges decision-makers to formally consult with and take into account the views of Halifax and Calderdale residents who overwhelmingly want to see the future of the local A&E department secured; and hopes that Calderdale's A&E department will continue to be at the heart of NHS provision in Halifax.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1200open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 December 2010
That this House welcomes the publication of The Year of Rheumatoid Arthritis: One Year On, by the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and the British Society for Rheumatology which assessesthe progress made over the last year in improving the quality and standard of care for people with rheumatoid arthritis; welcomes the four recommendations which seek to improve and optimise best practice and to ensure consistency in service provision and patient care and notes the report's findings to improve care for people with rheumatoid arthritis; recognises people with rheumatoid arthritis who lack sufficient information and support to help them manage their condition can experience hopelessness, despair and depression; and calls on the Government to recognise the importance of early referral and greater awareness amongst general practitioners, safeguard the involvement of patients in the redesign of services and retain the specialist skills of the multi-disciplinary team and specialist nurses in particular.
Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 625open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2007
That this House recognises that the South Pennines is a landscape of national importance for its wildlife, its industrial heritage and for the benefit it brings to the wellbeing of those living in it and within the three city regions that surround it; notes that it is a cross regional asset of immeasurable importance under continuous pressure; and acknowledges the essential role of Pennine Prospects in facilitating joint working across the two regions to protect, enhance and raise the profile of this vital, upland landscape.
Bill· Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)Bill 28open
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 January 2007
To make provision for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration; and for connected purposes.