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Ensure Fair access to mental health services and therapies, nationwide.
Closed
155 signatures
What the petition asks
The postcode lottery nature of health services must be stopped!! My personal concern is regarding mental health services & available therapies.
There currently seems to be a one cure for all approach which is ludicrous and ineffectual, and ultimately causes the tax-payer extra money.
There currently seems to be a one cure for all approach which is ludicrous and ineffectual, and ultimately causes the tax-payer extra money.
Most PCTs offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Many ONLY offer this form of therapy. Whereas CBT can offer excellent results for many people, it does not for others.
It is distressing that all PCTs do not offer a substantial range of therapies. I know this would come at a cost to the NHS. However, it is well known that mental health diagnoses are increasing. It is also widely evidenced that treating mental health efficiently, would relieve stresses on the NHS, UK workforce, and economy.
It is distressing that all PCTs do not offer a substantial range of therapies. I know this would come at a cost to the NHS. However, it is well known that mental health diagnoses are increasing. It is also widely evidenced that treating mental health efficiently, would relieve stresses on the NHS, UK workforce, and economy.
Timeline
| 29 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
155
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Feb 2016
Closed
29 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.