Review access to NHS treatment for Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction

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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Gemma RenwickOpened 22 June 2026

Background

We want the Government to review the adequacy of recognition of, and NHS treatment access for, people with Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (R-CPD).

Additional details

We believe too many sufferers are dismissed or misdiagnosed before paying privately for treatment - patients deserve better awareness and NHS access to care. We want the Government to work towards improving recognition and NHS treatment access for Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (R-CPD), a condition that prevents sufferers from being able to burp. R-CPD can cause severe bloating, pain and major impacts on daily life. We believe patients deserve better awareness, referral pathways and NHS access to treatment.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 770872.