Sickle Cell Anaemia: genetically inherited haematological condition. Patients suffer acute chronic pain affecting the bones & joints caused by vaso-occlusion, ischaemic injury, high risk of infection & stroke. Stress, low temperature & physical activity are a few of the triggers of this condition.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd January 2019 (View Full Response)Funding is needed to set up and increase service provision for multi-disciplinary treatment centres. Treatment requires specialist care with a team of neurologists, physiotherapists etc. which must be integrated to create an effective plan. Current options are limited & insufficient.
The Government responsed to this petition on 29th April 2019 (View Full Response)The overnight closure of Princess Royal Hospital’s A&E is avoidable and a solution is there if those responsible higher up nationally choose to intervene.
Government and those at the top in the NHS have the power to resolve this and stop it happening.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd October 2018 (View Full Response)Increase funding for dementia research to find effective treatments.
- Final Signatures: 34,401
Alzheimer's Research UK calls on the government to put 1% of the total annual cost of dementia towards dementia research each year to urgently find an effective treatment. Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK and without an effective treatment death rates will continue to rise.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th October 2018 (View Full Response)Whilst a pharmacy is open it is a fundamental patient right that a qualified pharmacist is available on site at all times to consult in person, without the need for an appointment. Patient safety would be jeopardised if a pharmacist wasn't present in a pharmacy.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th March 2019 (View Full Response)Stop commercial reps from targeting new mothers on postnatal wards
- Final Signatures: 14,002
As new parents, we believe it is wrong that some commercial representatives have unlimited access to enter secure NHS postnatal wards, drop in uninvited on new mothers just hours after they have given birth, and pressurise them to share their personal data in exchange for a pack of free samples.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th October 2018 (View Full Response)Allow students to register at two GPs
- Final Signatures: 29,060
Students are unable to access help as they are living in two locations whilst only registered to one GP. I tried to access help for my mental health (I was suicidal, anxious and self harming) whilst at home this summer but was refused as I was registered at the uni GP (100 miles away).
The Government responsed to this petition on 31st January 2019 (View Full Response)Stop the detention of people with autism & learning disabilities in ATU’s
- Final Signatures: 45,010
Too many people with Autism and learning disabilities are detained in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs), some end up being put in seclusion units, this needs to stop.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th November 2018 (View Full Response)Increase funding to Children's Mental Health services
- Final Signatures: 15,791
NHS children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHs) are so poorly funded that young people are often left to suicide before they get the help they need. CAMHs are having to turn away children with complex psychological conditions. No child should be told they are not ill enough to get help.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th March 2019 (View Full Response)Children & young adults with CF endure lifelong suffering & early death. They need Orkambi and other precision medicines as they are developed. Sufferers in the EU, US & Australia can access the drugs, but not the UK. Hundreds have died in the 3yrs since these drugs were licensed.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 10th June 2019
The Government responsed to this petition on 7th December 2018 (View Full Response)