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.