Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
More funding for Lipoedema and Lymphoedema care on the NHS
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834 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently there is no treatment for Lipoedema or Lymphoedema available within the NHS. We believe we need more funding for training and for more specialists in all parts of the country, along with the treatments such as liposuction to be funded on the NHS
Lipoedema is a chronic, progressive condition that is often misdiagnosed as obesity, leading to delayed care and worsening symptoms. Access to Lymphoedema clinics currently depends on location, forcing many patients to self-fund essential treatment such as liposuction as this is not available on the NHS. We believe enhanced funding for early diagnosis and appropriate NHS care would improve quality of life and reduce long-term costs.
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
834
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
25 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.