Health: Sickle-Cell Disease Debate

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Health: Sickle-Cell Disease

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National Insurance Contributions Bill
Monday 14th March 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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I am sure my noble friend’s suggestion is a very good one. I do not think that the practice of carrying identification is by any means universal, but is it perhaps one that could be commended to the relevant patient groups.

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One in 10 children diagnosed with sickle-cell disease will suffer a stroke. Unfortunately, a number will die. Those who do not will go on to have further strokes leading to disabilities and cognitive loss. The Minister talked about a screening programme. Do the Government have in mind any plans to get greater public awareness of sickle-cell disease by a public education programme right across the board among all groups in society?

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