Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Review access to NHS treatment for Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction

Open for signatures 1,672 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to review the adequacy of recognition of, and NHS treatment access for, people with Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (R-CPD).
We believe too many sufferers are dismissed or misdiagnosed before paying privately for treatment - patients deserve better awareness and NHS access to care.

We want the Government to work towards improving recognition and NHS treatment access for Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (R-CPD), a condition that prevents sufferers from being able to burp. R-CPD can cause severe bloating, pain and major impacts on daily life. We believe patients deserve better awareness, referral pathways and NHS access to treatment.

Timeline

22 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,672
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 22 Jun 2026

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

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