Petition · past parliament
Irlen Syndrome should be recognised by the NHS.
Closed
2,506 signatures
What the petition asks
Irlen Syndrome is more common than heart disease or asthma and affects 15% of the General Public, impacting on all aspects of everyday life. It is a perceptual processing disorder, not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain's ability to process visual information.
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,506
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jan 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.