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PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Trigeminal Neuralgia diagnosis to qualify as a life impacting disability

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a life-debilitating condition causing unbearable pain, often referred to as the “suicide disease” due to the untreatable pain. We urge the UK government to recognise TN as a disability, so sufferers can access the support, protections, and resources they urgently need.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a severe, life-limiting condition leaving many sufferers housebound and unable to perform even simple tasks. We urge the UK government to recognise TN as a disability, provide access to pain relief, increase funding for research into a cure, and ensure patients receive the support and assistance they desperately need.