Fund continued access to modulators drugs for Cystic Fibrosis patients
- 72,035 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 72,090 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)
Please help cystic fibrosis patients have continual access to life-changing modulator medication, after the news on the 3rd November from NICE that it believes these clinically proven medications are not cost effective for the NHS to use.
The Government responsed to this petition on 8th December 2023 (View Full Response)Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes
- 53,745 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 59,560 - 66 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to not ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes. We believe the vaping industry has helped many people quit cigarettes which contain tobacco - a product which is single handily responsible for over 8 million deaths a year across the globe (estimated by WHO).
The Government responsed to this petition on 12th March 2024 (View Full Response)Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
- 31,161 Signatures
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On 14/09/2023 I gave birth to my daughter, Harper Rose at 18wks 3days pregnant due to an infection. Harper Rose lived for 30 minutes before sadly passing away. 4 days later I found out that I had 2 STIs.
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2024 (View Full Response)Enact legislation to make 'psychologist' a protected title
- 11,829 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,450 - 49 added in the past 24hrs)
Anyone can use the title of 'psychologist'. We believe this undermines public trust and contributes to harm. Nine types of 'psychologist' role are protected (i.e. clinical, health), regulated by HCPC and adhere to strict standards. We want any use of the title 'psychologist' to be protected.
The Government responsed to this petition on 7th May 2024 (View Full Response)Review how to turn MHRA into a fully transparent, patient first regulator
- 12,896 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,019 - 30 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the MHRA should be reviewed. This should include its approval processes, its monitoring of safety of existing products, its transparency and accountability, and its mechanisms to ensure patient safety is prioritised over commercial interests.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2024 (View Full Response)Allow jobless overseas healthcare workers in UK to stay for one year
- 7,620 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,358 - 43 added in the past 24hrs)
Several health care workers who arrived in UK are left without jobs as their sponsors are unable to provide them with one or that there wasn't a job available for them when they arrived. Some firms lose their licence to sponsor due to their own mistakes.
Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy.
- 12,691 Signatures
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We want the Government to increase investment in speech and language therapy so people of all ages - babies, children and young people, and adults - with communication and/or swallowing needs can get the support they and their families need.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2024 (View Full Response)Fund breast cancer screening from the age of 40
- 11,831 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,213 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
Currently women are invited for a breast cancer screening mammogram between the age of 50-53. I would like the Government to provide funding to support breast cancer screening being offered from the age of 40.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2024 (View Full Response)Hold a statutory public inquiry into Gender Identity Ideology and Queer Theory
- 12,134 Signatures
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We want the Government to hold a Statutory Public Inquiry into the extent to which Gender Identity Ideology and Queer Theory have become prevalent in public services, and the impacts. We believe Education, the NHS, and the broader public realm have been cognitively captured resulting in harm.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th April 2024 (View Full Response)Allow ARRS funding to be used for practice nurses and GPs
- 11,093 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,128 - 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)