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World Alzheimer's Month 2022

EDM (Early Day Motion) 351: tabled on 05 September 2022

Tabled in the 2022-23 session.

This motion has been signed by 27 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes and applauds the campaign of World Alzheimer's Month during the month of September, celebrated by global charities including Dementia UK and Alzheimer's Disease International; highlights the aim of raising awareness of the challenges and stigma that surrounds Alzheimer's and Dementia; further highlights that this campaign has been running since 2012, with September 21st being celebrated as World Alzheimer's Day; emphasises that globally, Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges we face, with nearly 50 million people living with Dementia worldwide; further emphasises the importance of tackling this international challenge and providing support, routine and financial dependence; and sends thanks to our UK Alzheimer's and Dementia charities for all their hard work and dedication in providing crucial support and assistance to those struggling and living with the challenges of Alzheimer's.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 7 September 2022
Arfon
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 7 September 2022
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on 7 September 2022
Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 7 September 2022
Belfast East
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on 8 September 2022
Dunfermline and West Fife
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 8 September 2022
Belfast South
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on 9 September 2022
Hemel Hempstead
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 9 September 2022
Hayes and Harlington
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on 10 September 2022
Liverpool, Riverside
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on 10 September 2022
East Renfrewshire
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on 12 September 2022
Brighton, Pavilion
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 13 September 2022
York Central
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on 20 September 2022
Midlothian
Grady, Patrick
Independent
Signed on 21 September 2022
Glasgow North
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 22 September 2022
Lagan Valley
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on 23 September 2022
East Dunbartonshire
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on 23 September 2022
Glenrothes
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 11 October 2022
Upper Bann
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on 11 October 2022
Leeds East
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on 11 October 2022
Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2022
Poplar and Limehouse

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.