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Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Extend free prescriptions to everyone who has a mental health condition

Closed 66 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to extend free prescription eligibility to include everyone who has a mental health condition, so they do not have to pay for any medication they may need.
Many people who suffer from a mental health condition (ie. ADHD, Depression, etc.) require medication to help support their condition and everyday life. Extending the free prescription eligibility should ensure that people can access any medication they need, and help prevent unnecessary harm to themselves and others. This could reduce the number of people with mental health conditions who go into crisis or need to be sectioned.

Timeline

11 Jan 2023 Petition opened for signatures
11 Jul 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 66
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 11 Jan 2023
Closed 11 Jul 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.