Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Trimethylaminuria (TMAU): Fund research and awareness

Open for signatures 38 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to provide funding to conduct more research for possible treatments of TMAU, and to fund initiatives raising awareness of the condition and of the detrimental effects it can have on those diagnosed. We believe it often isn't recognised as a disability when it should.
This has affected my confidence and my life, and I believe there needs to be more awareness and action. We call on the Government to recognise when it is a disability, and consider how employers can support us, including by offering remote jobs. The mental and physical effects of this disease can be devastating. I am aware of people who say they haven’t been outside for years because of the abuse and some who have who have gone home crying because of the way they have been treated.

Timeline

5 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 38
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 5 Jun 2026

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