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Reduce vat on head lice treatment
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Since the demise of the "nit nurse" in schools in the 1990's and the withdrawal of free NHS prescription for treatment's in 2018. Head lice are becoming more prevalent. Parents need some support, reducing expences would mean more parents could afford to treat successfully
Schools offer no advice or support to parents.
Doctors no longer prescribe on the NHS
Head Lice can cause stress anxiety,loss of sleep and bullying.
It is an unpleasant infection.
Doctors no longer prescribe on the NHS
Head Lice can cause stress anxiety,loss of sleep and bullying.
It is an unpleasant infection.
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Aug 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Feb 2019
Closed
25 Aug 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.