Petition · past parliament
Asthma People in England that have Asthma should not have to pay for Medication.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you don't have to pay prescription charges.
People in England Should have Free Asthma prescriptions due to the fact that the condition is life threatening. Asthma medication should be Free in England bringing equality throughout the United Kingdom
People in England Should have Free Asthma prescriptions due to the fact that the condition is life threatening. Asthma medication should be Free in England bringing equality throughout the United Kingdom
Under the laws of Equality and Human Rights every person that uses the NHS has the same right as any other person. As pre stated other parts of the UK are exempt from Asthma prescription charges.
Legally the laws of Equality and Human rights dictate that all should be equal and treated the same as any other Person or People. Forcing People in England to pay for Asthma medication is and should be recognised as Illegal.
The Human rights of Asthma sufferers in England have been disregarded.
Legally the laws of Equality and Human rights dictate that all should be equal and treated the same as any other Person or People. Forcing People in England to pay for Asthma medication is and should be recognised as Illegal.
The Human rights of Asthma sufferers in England have been disregarded.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 6 Dec 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Dec 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Dec 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.