Harm caused by exposure to sodium valproate
Tabled 20 January 2026 by Bob Blackman
That this House recognises the severe and avoidable harm caused to individuals and families by exposure to sodium valproate; notes the findings of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review First Do No Harm (2020), which identified serious failures in the regulation and prescribing of sodium valproate; further notes that thousands of families continue to live with lifelong consequences of this harm; expresses concern that, despite these findings, there remains no dedicated compensation or redress scheme for those affected; and calls on the Government to establish, as a matter of urgency, a no-fault compensation scheme for victims of sodium valproate, in line with the Review’s recommendations.
Signatories (22)
- Bob Blackman Sponsor
- Jim Shannon
- Ben Lake
- Mrs Sharon Hodgson
- Shockat Adam
- Christine Jardine
- Manuela Perteghella
- Margaret Mullane
- Martin Vickers
- Sir Julian Lewis
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Rachael Maskell
- Sarah Green
- Graham Stringer
- Caroline Voaden
- Anna Sabine
- Cameron Thomas
- Marie Goldman
- Cat Eccles
- Charlie Dewhirst
- Cat Smith
- Kim Johnson