Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund more gender-affirming care on the NHS and increase staff training
Closed
438 signatures
What the petition asks
Improve access to gender-affirming healthcare by reducing waiting times, allowing trained providers to prescribe care directly, and ensuring all GPs receive proper training on transgender health.
Transgender people can wait 5 years or more for NHS gender care. Many are refused help by GPs. Gender-affirming treatment reduces depression and suicide risk. Care should be timely, respectful, and accessible. Equality must mean protection and dignity for all. Gender-affirming healthcare is essential and lifesaving, yet remains out of reach for many. The government must act to ensure equality, safety, and accessible care for all trans people.
Timeline
| 12 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
438
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 Dec 2025
Closed
12 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.