Meeting with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland

Fascinating meeting with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland today – the Cumbernauld based charity whose specialist staff work all across Scotland to provide information and support to those affected by spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.
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Today you might see Chief Exectuive Andy Wynd on the news making the case for fortification of bread with folic acid. As the BBC has reported, folic acid plays a crucial role in preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida. 

​But 85% of women do not take enough. You can read more about that story here –http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland35377163
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Despite many other countries doing this, the UK has failed to follow suit, despite support from all the Chief Medical Officers. This is something I’ve undertaken to pursue at Westminster.
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Read more about the work of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland on their website: http://www.sbhscotland.org.uk/