Carers

EDM number 1030 in 1989-90, proposed by John Hannam on 21/05/1990.

That this House is disturbed by the plight of people who care for disabled relatives; notes that the recent Crossroads survey confirms that many are at breaking point, suffering stress and poverty and in some cases driven to violence; and calls upon the Government to provide proper support services, including an adequate income and regular assessment of needs and respite care, so as to prevent the sacrifices of devoted carers destroying their own health and happiness.

This motion has been signed by a total of 53 MPs.