Petition
Make all aspects of gender affirming healthcare free at the point of use.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to allocate sufficient resources to the NHS/ privately to ensure that all necessary gender affirming medical treatments, including but not limited to hormone therapy, surgeries, and mental health support, are fully funded and accessible without charge for all who need them.
Transgender and non-binary people face severe financial and logistical barriers to accessing essential gender affirming healthcare (GAHC) in the UK.
High private costs and lengthy NHS waiting lists cause severe distress and poor mental health outcomes.
Making GAHC free and readily available upholds the principle of universal healthcare, supports the well-being of a vulnerable minority, and ensures equitable access for all citizens.
High private costs and lengthy NHS waiting lists cause severe distress and poor mental health outcomes.
Making GAHC free and readily available upholds the principle of universal healthcare, supports the well-being of a vulnerable minority, and ensures equitable access for all citizens.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We are unable to accept your petition as we're not sure exactly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do in relation to the provision of gender affirming care.
Gender affirming care in England is already free at the point of use on the NHS. We are unclear whether you want extra funding for the NHS to reduce waiting lists for care, or for treatments that are not currently funded by the NHS to be made free.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Fund more gender-affirming care on the NHS and increase staff training
We are unable to accept your petition as we're not sure exactly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do in relation to the provision of gender affirming care.
Gender affirming care in England is already free at the point of use on the NHS. We are unclear whether you want extra funding for the NHS to reduce waiting lists for care, or for treatments that are not currently funded by the NHS to be made free.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Fund more gender-affirming care on the NHS and increase staff training
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.