§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that in every area there are satisfactory provisions for both the day care and 192W residential care of people suffering from Huntington's chorea; what action he is taking to improve the services for then: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleHuntington's chorea presents a wide variety of progressive physical and psychological symptoms which require different levels of care at different stages. The needs of people suffering from Huntington's chorea can normally be met by the existing range of health and social services.
I am aware of initiatives in some parts of the country to develop counselling services and self-help activities for this particular group and other groups presenting special problems.