Petition · Ministry of Defence

Fund access to private health care for all injured British veterans

Open for signatures 62 signatures

What the petition asks

Injured British veterans often live with lifelong physical and psychological conditions caused by service. NHS pathways can involve long waits and limited specialist care. We think guaranteed private healthcare would provide timely, expert treatment and fulfil the nation’s duty of care.
Injured British Armed Forces veterans often live with lifelong physical and psychological conditions caused by service. NHS care can involve long waits and limited access to specialist treatment. We think guaranteed private healthcare would provide timely, expert care and fulfil the UK’s duty of care to those injured serving their country.

Timeline

25 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 62
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 25 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.