Open Petition since 8th September 2025

Invest in brain cancer and give rights – turn terminal into treatable - 43,003 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 60,364 - 226 added in the past 24hrs)

Brain cancer is the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, 87% with a high-grade brain tumour diagnosis die within 5 yrs, and yet it gets just 1% of the national spend on cancer.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd October 2025 (View Full Response)
Every brain cancer diagnosis has life-changing impact on patients and their families. Research is vital to ensure people can get the most effective cutting-edge treatments and highest quality care.

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Open Petition since 3rd December 2025

Hold an inquiry into CAMHS and NHS children’s mental health delays - 24,546 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 49,768 - 154 added in the past 24hrs)

Establish an inquiry into reported failures in CAMHS and NHS delays affecting children’s mental health, school attendance, and welfare outcomes.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no current plans to establish an inquiry. Multiple actions are in place to improve and reform NHS mental health services and provide children with timely access to appropriate care.

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Open Petition since 16th December 2025

Halt proposed NHS redundancies affecting 18,000 staff pending impact assessment - 7,695 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 43,686 - 307 added in the past 24hrs)

Halt NHSE, CSU & ICB closures until government publishes: impact assessment on service continuity, cost-benefit analysis proving genuine savings, evidence the 10 Year Health Plan is deliverable with reduced workforce, & transition plans for services supporting NHS trusts and GPs

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Open Petition since 9th October 2025

Lower the age for invites to regular mammograms to 40 & perform annually - 28,204 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 33,860 - 52 added in the past 24hrs)

Lower the age for when you are first called to 40 and provide funding to carry out Mammograms Annually instead of every Three Years

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st November 2025 (View Full Response)
In line with independent advice from the UK National Screening Committee, the Government does not intend to lower the age or increase the frequency of breast screens.

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Open Petition since 14th July 2025

Add Sickle Cell Disease to NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List - 28,252 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,317 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask the Government to add Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the NHS prescription charge exemption list as soon as possible. This will help ensure those affected by this serious condition, which can be life-threatening, can access essential medication and treatments without financial burden.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th August 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no current plans to add sickle cell disease to the medical exemption list. Extensive arrangements are in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone.

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Open Petition since 17th October 2025

Strengthen regulation of supported accommodations - 13,217 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,384 - 228 added in the past 24hrs)

I want all supported accommodations to be monitored by the Care Quality Commission, and to be inspected and rated, to protect people.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The government requires that care and support provided within all supported housing meet the highest standards. Statutory provisions are in place to ensure these standards are upheld.

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Open Petition since 8th September 2025

Inquiry into sexual violence in NHS hospitals - 19,385 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,572 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

I want the Government to have an inquiry into sexual violence being reported in NHS hospitals, to come up with a plan to reduce incidents.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd October 2025 (View Full Response)
Sexual misconduct in NHS settings is unacceptable. We are working with system partners to eradicate sexual misconduct in the NHS. The Government has no plans to launch an inquiry at this time.

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Open Petition since 24th June 2025

Review and fund improved detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer - 14,353 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,384 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)

Require PSA blood tests to be proactively offered to men at highest risk of prostate cancer. Review emerging evidence from the TRANSFORM trial to inform a future national screening programme for prostate cancer. We believe this will make the health system fairer and reduce inequality.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th September 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no current plans to require PSA blood tests to be proactively offered to men at highest risk of prostate cancer, because the evidence does not support this.

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Open Petition since 7th August 2025

Review decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch - 10,832 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,928 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)

We are asking the government to:
• Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public
• Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and supports the NHS to realise its ambitions
• Invest in and strengthen independent services

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st November 2025 (View Full Response)
The number of organisations monitoring patient experience is causing confusion and risks inaction. We will close some organisations like Healthwatch to allow direct patient feedback to care providers.

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Open Petition since 9th December 2025

Instruct NHS England to revoke adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism - 2,486 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,384 - 417 added in the past 24hrs)

In October, the government asked NHS England to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, without public consultation. Serious concerns were raised by Doctors in Unite and over 23 other organisations. We think the definition has serious flaws threatening freedom of expression and political debate.

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