Improve diagnosis, treatment and support for people with endometriosis

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Make endometriosis a national health priority by reducing diagnosis times, improving access to specialist care across the UK, increasing professional education, and ensuring long-term support for those affected. We urge the Government to act so people are believed sooner and supported properly.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, living with chronic pain, fatigue and fertility problems. Yet diagnosis takes nearly nine years, with many dismissed or left untreated. It disrupts education, work, and mental health, and access to care depends on postcode. Faster diagnosis, equitable access to specialist services, better training for healthcare professionals and improved long-term support would reduce NHS pressures and restore dignity and opportunity for those affected.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

What you are asking for in your petition is substantially covered by two existing petitions, which you may wish to sign:

Set a maximum 6‑month diagnosis target for endometriosis
Set a maximum 6‑month diagnosis target for endometriosis

Fund improvement to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Fertility Health care and treatment
Fund improvement to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Fertility Health care and treatment

Timeline

22 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
20 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Feb 2026

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