RE Poll - Healthcare Provision & recent parliamentary debate.

[Mdaisy]

Hello Fellow Members,

There is an article on the FMAUK website about the recent parliamentary debate, see link below;

fmauk.org/latest-news-mainm...

Missed the debate, please see link to video provided in article

If you cannot get the video to work for any reason, here is the link to the transcript;

theyworkforyou.com/whall/?i...

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The discussion about Healthcare provision was interesting, here is an excerpt from FMAUK Trustees article;

Mr Sharma stated that he hoped to raise the profile of fibromyalgia through his debate, which is not a well-known condition by the public.

Jim Shannon (Strangford, Northern Ireland) raised concerns that many GPs are not aware of the symptoms and called for a greater awareness of the condition amongst GPs.

David Jones (Clywd West, Wales) noted that many of the treatment centres were based in England and that for Welsh patients to attend was an extremely bureaucratic process. It has been mentioned that the care pathway is better developed in England than in Wales. The minister present, Mr George Freeman said that he will write to NHS Wales and ask them to consider adopting the care pathway that is being currently used in England.

Mr Sharma went on to speak of the condition and its symptoms. He spoke about the experiences of patients from his constituency and called for knowledge of the condition amongst GPs and healthcare professionals to be improved. He has also called for a strategy of integrated multidisciplinary treatments to be introduced and for “a network of fibromyalgia clinics across the country.”

What is your experience of Healthcare in your local area?, please vote on the poll & comment if you would like to, see link below;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Did you know you can get a medical pack about Fibro for your practice, more information on our website. Here's the link should you wish to do so;

fmauk.org/information-packs...

I look forward to reading all your replies

Please note this is technically a political post however is directly related to Fibro & positive change so felt it was appropriate to post alongside the poll. Pls do consider the guidelines as you comment further.

Best Wishes

Emma

Community Coordinator

P.S Picture: Chair Pam Stewart & Executive Officer Ella Vine attend the debate as representatives of FMAUK.