Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund training for A&E staff on Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Closed
92 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndromes EDS (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) aren’t receiving the care and support they need through all A&E departments. There needs to be more extensive training on this condition for doctors and nurses to provide adequate care.
We would like the Government to fund training on Ehlers Danlos to all Doctors and nurses so that correct care can be given to patients with dislocation, subluxations and other symptoms of the condition that can be debilitating to the patients. Many patients are deciding not to attend the hospital A&E due to the fear of being turned away or to be told that there is absolutely nothing wrong and they are arriving just for pain medication or there is a phycological issue.
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
92
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
2 Oct 2023
Closed
2 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.