Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Review GP training and diagnostic guidance for gut-related conditions
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29 signatures
What the petition asks
Require a review of GP training, ongoing certification, and diagnostic guidance to ensure modern, evidence-based assessment of gut, microbiome, and related systemic conditions, including appropriate referral and testing pathways within primary care.
Peer-reviewed research increasingly links gut microbiome imbalance, bile dysfunction, histamine intolerance, and hormonal stress markers to chronic symptoms. However, GP diagnostics often rely on limited testing. Updating training and guidance to reflect current evidence would improve early detection, reduce chronic illness burden, and lower long-term NHS costs.
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.