Submitted on Sunday 15th July 2018
Rejected on Friday 10th August 2018
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Allow adults to gain access to orthodontics on the nhs
There are many people suffering from health deformities and psychological issues from needing braces but not being able to access the services because they were scrapped. Private work is costing families with low income to have to suffer with the problems their teeth are causing them.
Lower the cost of private fees or allow adults with cases of extremity the ability to access orthodontic services without the hassle of high prices or being refused because of the measurements. The psychological aspect should be taken into consideration too as low self esteem is a cause of suicide, suicide being the 10th leading cause of deaths internationally. The government
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We're not sure whether you'd like the NHS to fund orthodontic treatment for all adults, or only for adults on low incomes.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
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