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Make chronic stomach/bowel conditions eligible for a disabled person's railcard

Submitted on Friday 26th August 2016

Published on Tuesday 30th August 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 28th February 2017

Signatures: 132

Petition Action

Make chronic stomach/bowel conditions eligible for a disabled person's railcard

Petition Details

Many people who suffer from chronic stomach/bowel illnesses such as inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome will opt to use trains for long distance journeys, due to their accessible toilets, on demand. Due to the need for accessible toilets, we ask that sufferers receive a discount.

Additional Information

Toilets are a major necessity for people who suffer from stomach/bowel conditions as they can be urgently needed at any time during a journey. This can prevent people from driving long journeys as service stations can often be few and far between. We ask that the government add chronic stomach/bowel illnesses to the list of conditions eligible for a disabled persons railcard. In some cases, people will choose a train journey instead of long car journeys to avoid embarrassment, anxiety and pain.


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