Allow ARRS funding to be used for practice nurses and GPs
- 11,085 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,156 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has made available to GP practices £1,412 million in 2023/24 to employ people in 17 new roles. We would like GP practices to also be able to use this money to pay for practice nurses, salaried GPs and locum GPs, who are currently excluded from ARRS.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd February 2024 (View Full Response)Review prescribing of topical corticosteroids
- 3,525 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,669 - 57 added in the past 24hrs)
We think there should be a review in the way that topical corticosteroids are prescribed by GPs and Dermatologists. There are concerns about the withdrawal reactions, known by some as Red Skin Syndrome.
Require bowel care policies and specialist bowel care at all NHS hospitals
- 7,267 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,608 - 51 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to ensure every NHS hospital has a bowel care policy and specialist bowel care. No one should be left unable to go to the toilet, potentially for days, because the hospital doesn’t have a bowel care policy or specialist staff.
Increase funding for treatment and research into endometriosis
- 7,675 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,651 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
There is a lack of support or check ups for endometriosis. The disease is under researched, without a cure and can be left to worsen and can cause severe, chronic pain. More funding is needed to improve treatment options and increase research.
Fund breast screening for women aged 28-70
- 1,649 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,996 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)
The current age of breast cancer screening for women is 50-70 year olds however research suggests there has been a rise in breast cancer in younger ages. I think it would be great if we offered screening to 28-70 year olds, to catch this disease at a much earlier stage.
Provide more funding for in-training counselling psychologists working in NHS
- 2,780 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,579 - 13 added in the past 24hrs)
Counselling Psychology trainees and qualified Counselling Psychologists are an integral part of NHS England services. However, for more than 20 years, Counselling Psychologists have self-funded their training.
Fund routine genetic testing in pregnancy
- 3,799 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,923 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to fund routine genetic testing for all expectant mothers. I recently lost my son, Oscar, to a rare genetic disorder. If genetic testing during pregnancy had been offered, there potentially could have been more options/ chances to save Oscar.
Provide dedicated funding for smaller GP surgeries
- 904 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,810 - 87 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government to provide dedicated and adequate funding for smaller GP surgeries, to ensure that these services remain open.
Consider chronic UTIs in Women’s Health Strategy
- 3,624 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,687 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Chronic Urinary Tract Infections are a long-term infection that can take a very long time to treat. UTIs disproportionately impact women.
Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients
- 820 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,450 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)
Allow patients that are prescribed cannabis to grow their own cannabis at home with a restriction of 6 plants per household. This is to assist people with financial difficulty who may not be able to afford a private prescription.