HANSARD
National Strategy for Motor Neurone Disease
- I rise to present this petition on a national strategy for motor neurone disease. I do so on behalf of my constituent Mark Sommerville, who was diagnosed with MND in 2023 and who, along with his foundation, has been doing tremendous work to identify new treatments and a cure.Following is the full text of the petition:[The petition of residents of the constituency of Coatbridge and Bellshill,Declares that motor neurone disease is a devastating, fast acting, terminal illness that currently has no cure; and further declares that the UK Government must act to create a national strategy for MND that:is led by clinical and research experts, in partnership with patients and their families, and patient organisations;introduces a national taskforce to drives forward delivery of key objectives;supports MND research with enhanced access to participation in clinical trials;accelerates novel drug discovery, drug repurposing, and access to innovative treatments;improves diagnostic waiting times and specialist multidisciplinary care;ensures equitable support, equipment, and palliative services across the UK;co-ordinates health, social care, and research through a single national plan.The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to work in partnership with the devolved administrations to deliver a national strategy for motor neurone disease with emphasis on finding effective treatments and a cure, supporting research, enhancing access to clinical trials, and improving co-ordination of social care.And the petitioners remain, etc.][P003208]