Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund healthcare framework and pathways for adults with Cerebral Palsy
Closed
464 signatures
What the petition asks
Adults with Cerebral Palsy face worsening symptoms and high rates of co-morbidities, yet there's no dedicated healthcare framework for them to ensure access to coordinated, specialist-led healthcare provision.
CP doesn’t end at childhood—lifelong, tailored support is vital. we need clear treatment pathways and referral routes to ensure adults with cp can access the healthcare they need, while upholding their dignity, health, and quality of life.
Cerebral Palsy affects around 1 in 400 children in the UK—over 30,000 people. These children become adults, yet there’s no adult-specific CP care pathway.
As people age, symptoms can worsen, mobility declines, and co-morbidities increase. We think a dedicated adult CP healthcare framework is urgently needed to ensure lifelong, appropriate care.
Cerebral Palsy affects around 1 in 400 children in the UK—over 30,000 people. These children become adults, yet there’s no adult-specific CP care pathway.
As people age, symptoms can worsen, mobility declines, and co-morbidities increase. We think a dedicated adult CP healthcare framework is urgently needed to ensure lifelong, appropriate care.
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
464
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
22 Jul 2025
Closed
22 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.