Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund free fall alarms for people who suffer from epilepsy or seizures
Closed
3,264 signatures
What the petition asks
I think it’s absolutely disgusting that people who suffer with epilepsy and seizures aren’t entitled to a free fall alarm. As an epileptic who is alone with her 3 children regularly, I am full of anxiety. I was recently denied a fall alarm, and people like myself can’t afford them.
This has to change.
I have been diagnosed epileptic for 7 years now. I am on edge, especially being a young mother. This could be helped if I had a fall alarm but I have been denied one as I wasn’t seen as enough of a risk. I’m ashamed, upset and scared and things have to change.
I have been diagnosed epileptic for 7 years now. I am on edge, especially being a young mother. This could be helped if I had a fall alarm but I have been denied one as I wasn’t seen as enough of a risk. I’m ashamed, upset and scared and things have to change.
Timeline
| 31 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,264
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
31 Jul 2020
Closed
31 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.