Petitions/Fund skin removal surgery on the NHS following weight loss
StatusOngoing
Opened3 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Fund reconstructive skin removal surgery on the NHS for patients who have achieved substantial weight loss and are suffering significant physical or psychological harm because of excess skin.

Excess skin after major weight loss can cause significant physical and psychological harm, including reduced mobility, skin problems, anxiety, low self-esteem and social isolation. Research shows body-contouring surgery can improve quality of life and wellbeing. Current NHS access is inconsistent and often depends on where a person lives. We believe recovery from obesity should include access to reconstructive surgery when excess skin causes significant harm.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Stephen Kinnock
1Stephen Kinnock MP
Aberafan Maesteg
2
Mr Richard Holden
2Mr Richard Holden MP
Basildon and Billericay
1
Laurence Turner
3Laurence Turner MP
Birmingham Northfield
1
Naz Shah
4Naz Shah MP
Bradford West
1
Daniel Zeichner
5Daniel Zeichner MP
Cambridge
1
Bobby Dean
6Bobby Dean MP
Carshalton and Wallington
1
Baggy Shanker
7Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Sir Stephen Timms
8Sir Stephen Timms MP
East Ham
1
Danny Kruger
9Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Naushabah Khan
10Naushabah Khan MP
Gillingham and Rainham
1