Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review how babies with Tongue Tie are diagnosed and treated
Closed
984 signatures
What the petition asks
Tongue-tie is where the skin joining a baby's tongue to the bottom of their mouth is shorter than usual. The condition can cause difficulties for the infant, especially when feeding.
My son was born with tongue tie and had trouble feeding, but the condition was not immediately identified as the reason. Many months passed and I found it difficult to find suitable treatment within the NHS. I would like the Government to review how doctors check for this condition, especially when a baby has trouble feeding, and the treatment that is offered when it is identified. If the condition was diagnosed and treated early it could have saved us distress and discomfort. Mums & Baby’s need your support!
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
984
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 Mar 2021
Closed
5 Sep 2021
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.