Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund free NHS dental care for people with epilepsy
Closed
57 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to make NHS dental treatment free for people diagnosed with epilepsy
People with epilepsy often suffer dental damage caused by seizures or the long-term use of anti-epileptic medication. This includes broken or chipped teeth, gum overgrowth, dry mouth, and enamel erosion.
These problems are medical consequences of epilepsy, not lifestyle choices, yet dental treatment for them is not covered under NHS exemptions. Many people struggle to afford essential dental care while managing a lifelong neurological condition
These problems are medical consequences of epilepsy, not lifestyle choices, yet dental treatment for them is not covered under NHS exemptions. Many people struggle to afford essential dental care while managing a lifelong neurological condition
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
57
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Dec 2025
Closed
9 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.