United Kingdom · Record · Petition
Petition 738431
Review barriers & fund accessibility pathway for M.E & Chronic Illness patients
Introduced
19 August 2025
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593 signatures
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21 May 2026
Summary
We would like the government to work with people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, and those with similar levels of chronic illness, to identify the barriers to accessing healthcare. These barriers then need to be addressed formally through options already available and written guidance issued for NHS staff. I am unable to access many elements of healthcare as a result of having Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. I cannot attend cervical smear tests or blood tests. Accessibility for A&E is impossible as I cannot sit upright for lengthy periods of time. There are currently no written accessibility guidelines for people with long term chronic illness, which prevents healthcare staff from adapting practices and procedures to make healthcare accessible specifically for those with chronic illness.
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- Official source: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738431
- Open data entity: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738431.json