{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/766967.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":766967,"attributes":{"action":"Guarantee Specialist Endometriosis Care/Access and Mandatory Training in the UK","background":"Ensure fair access to accredited specialist endometriosis centres.  \r\nIntroduce mandatory endometriosis training for GPs, nurses, and frontline clinicians.  \r\nImprove referral pathways to reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment.  \r\nSet UK‑wide standards for waiting times for specialist assessment.","additional_details":"Endometriosis affects 1.5 million people in the UK, yet access to specialist care is limited and uneven. Diagnosis takes an average of 8 years, and many patients are misdiagnosed or dismissed. The pain is often compared to kidney stones, appendicitis, or labour contractions, yet patients wait years for specialist review. Mandatory training and better access would reduce misdiagnosis, emergency visits, and long‑term complications.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-04-10T15:12:17.618Z","updated_at":"2026-04-27T09:40:19.537Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-27T09:40:11.067Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-10T17:39:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:\r\n\r\nFund improvement to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Fertility Health care and treatment\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757794\r\n\r\nSet a maximum 6‑month diagnosis target for endometriosis\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756697\r\n\r\nImprove Monitoring and Early Detection for Endometriosis Patients in the UK\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764219"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}