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Please sign this petition re the lack of care for lipoedema patients

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bringonthecrumpets · 12/03/2026 08:06

Lipoedema is a chronic condition with no cure and the only treatment is surgery. NHS won’t cover, neither will any private insurance.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758164?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQepQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeVIB3zqR2hsGOwlFAOuDPGlZ0a-FKGxfTNktvatsehXSkVqkl0zf2LOm15_Q_aem_YLsvXZex_AstbEsCXG-W1g

Petition: Review NHS lipoedema care

We ask the Government review the NHS approach to diagnosis, referral and treatment of lipoedema. This should include GP training, access to conservative treatments, and clear pathways to specialist care.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758164?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQepQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeVIB3zqR2hsGOwlFAOuDPGlZ0a-FKGxfTNktvatsehXSkVqkl0zf2LOm15_Q_aem_YLsvXZex_AstbEsCXG-W1g

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professionalcommentreader · 01/07/2026 15:49

signed, I have it but manage it was weight management and support leggings, I run and it makes my leg very heavy and I get restless legs at night, for me it’s more cosmetic and I always cover up even on holidays but I know there are worse cases.

bringonthecrumpets · 01/07/2026 16:25

Thank you both. I only discovered I have it a few months ago. Always thought I just had fat legs!

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bringonthecrumpets · 01/07/2026 20:44

We have gone over 9300!!!! Final push please lovely people of Mumsnet!!!

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Piknik · 03/07/2026 15:41

I see you've hit the 10,000 mark. Well done OP. Keep us posted.

bringonthecrumpets · 07/07/2026 14:13

Yes we have!!! Thank you so much for your support

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