Fund Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) on the NHS for people with scoliosis

Closed 835 signatures

What the petition asks

Fund VBT as an available treatment for scoliosis on the NHS, enabling patients who are suitable to have access to treatment that is less invasive; does not limit growth; results in smaller incisions; reduces the risk of blood loss and most importantly preserves the flexibility of their spine.

VBT is advancing more quickly across Europe (especially in Turkey, Spain & Germany) and significantly in the USA. In August 2019, the procedure received approval by the FDA in America and has been acknowledged by the British Scoliosis Society as a potential treatment here in the UK.
The availability of this treatment could support medical advancements in our country; negate the need for patients travelling abroad to access treatment and significantly offer patients treatment choices.

Timeline

16 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
16 Sep 2020	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 835

Status Closed

Department Department of Health and Social Care

Opened 16 Mar 2020

Closed 16 Sep 2020

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