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ROGER WILLIAMS MP PLEDGES TO IMPROVE LIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S
March 31, 2010 12:13 PM
The Parkinson's Disease Society - the support and research charity - is committed to improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
That's why the charity has launched its manifesto, which puts forward the views of people affected by Parkinson's to a future Government.
Brecon & Radnorshire's Liberal Democrat MP, Roger Williams, has pledged his support for the Parkinson's Disease Society manifesto, 3 Pledges for Parkinson's.
The manifesto highlights three main issues that people affected by Parkinson's want to see tackled:
· Fair access to health and social care for everyone with Parkinson's
· The right benefits and financial support for those affected
· Government investment in a cure and better treatments
Tackling these issues would be economically beneficial, as the economy as a whole will benefit from people with Parkinson's getting the right health and social care. Just providing Parkinson's nurses could cut the need for outpatient care, saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds a year in Wales.
Roger Williams said:
"I wanted to pledge my support for people with Parkinson's after talking to the Parkinson's Disease Society and having seen the effect the disease has on constituents. I see some of the problems faced by carers and people with the condition, and I have signed up to the Parkinson's Disease Society's manifesto. If I'm elected, I will do everything in my power to make sure people affected by Parkinson's have all the support they need."
Val Buxton, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Information at the Parkinson's Disease Society, said: "Too many people with Parkinson's can't get the support, services or treatment they need to manage their condition.
"People with Parkinson's can get a raw deal. We want as many candidates as possible to sign up to our manifesto and highlight the issues that we've raised.
"Our manifesto pledges make financial sense for the next Government. The NHS can save around £56million by offering the right support through nurses and therapists. And Parkinson's nurses alone could save the NHS around £6million a year in England by cutting outpatient care."
For information and support call the Parkinson's Disease Society free confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303 or visit parkinsons.org.uk
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