Westminster Hall
Prescription Charges: Long-term Health Conditions - Mon 11 Mar 2024
Department of Health and Social Care

Mentions:
1: None 622971, Include Sickle Cell Anemia in the List of Illnesses Eligible for a MedEx Card; e-petition 621375 - Speech Link
2: Christina Rees (LAB - Neath) fibrosis, sickle cell anaemia, Crohn’s and colitis, along with—this is not a specific condition but - Speech Link
3: Christina Rees (LAB - Neath) Although that is a good option for many, it is still too much for some in a cost of living crisis when - Speech Link

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Closed Petition closed 20th March 2023

Include Sickle Cell Anemia in the List of Illnesses Eligible for a MedEx Card - Final Signatures: 5,701

I am calling for the Government to include Sickle Cell Anemia as a listed illness eligible for a Medical Exemption Card. This request has previously been rejected, yet in light of the cost of living crises, this action is far too little and far too late.

Found: There are 15,000 in the UK that suffer from a disease called sickle cell.

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Select Committee

Formal Minutes 2019-21: List of closed petitions

Formal Minutes Nov. 18 2021

Committee: Petitions Committee

Found: Formal Minutes 2019-21: List of closed petitions Formal Minutes

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Closed Petition closed 11th February 2021

Include Sickle Cell Anemia in the List of Illnesses Eligible for a MedEx Card - Final Signatures: 30,361

I am calling for Parliament to include Sickle Cell Anemia as a listed illness eligible for a Medical Exemption Card.

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th September 2020 (View Full Response)
While we have no plans to make changes to the list of medical conditions exempting patients from prescription charges, someone with this debilitating illness may qualify under another exemption.

Found: There are 15,000 in the UK that suffer from a disease called sickle cell.

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