Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Review and reform VAT for registered mental health service providers
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the UK government to:
Extend VAT exemption to all registered mental health service providers, including counsellors and psychotherapists.
Conduct a comprehensive review of the impact of VAT on access to mental health services.
Extend VAT exemption to all registered mental health service providers, including counsellors and psychotherapists.
Conduct a comprehensive review of the impact of VAT on access to mental health services.
We call for VAT exemption for all registered mental health service providers, including all counsellors and psychotherapists, akin to VAT exemptions for clinical psychologists, to improve mental health access. Evidence shows these services can help reduce healthcare costs by offering effective treatment for anxiety and depression, aiding early intervention. This policy could lessen the £100 billion annual economic impact of mental health issues in the UK, promoting a more inclusive and equitable healthcare model.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
8 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.