Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund Ayurveda treatment on the NHS as a complementary and alternative medicine
Closed
4,207 signatures
What the petition asks
Ayurveda has a long tradition behind it, having originated in India 5,000 years ago. Today it remains a popular part of health care in large parts of the Eastern world, especially in India, where a large proportion of the population use this system.
Ayurveda, an alternative medicine system, derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to ‘knowledge of life’.
The ancient Indian Ayurveda Medical treatment is presently not available through NHS. We believe this treatment could help improve some patient's quality of life, and has many treatment options available. We believe this treatment should be fully funded through NHS. Currently patients must self-fund, but we want the treatment to be available to all, not just to those who can afford it.
The ancient Indian Ayurveda Medical treatment is presently not available through NHS. We believe this treatment could help improve some patient's quality of life, and has many treatment options available. We believe this treatment should be fully funded through NHS. Currently patients must self-fund, but we want the treatment to be available to all, not just to those who can afford it.
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,207
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
6 Apr 2022
Closed
20 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.