Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase
- 25,812 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 164,094 - 845 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the increase in employer National Insurance will put immense pressure on the social care sector, a sector already stretched by funding and staffing issues. We call on the government to review this decision and exempt all social care providers from these added costs.
Decriminalise Abortion
- 7,625 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,824 - 75 added in the past 24hrs)
I am calling on the UK government to remove abortion from criminal law so that no pregnant person can be criminalised for procuring their own abortion.
Introduce new air quality and PPE rules for health and social care settings
- 1,581 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,992 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to set new rules on air quality and infection control in health and social care settings, to prevent and control airborne infections, with new ventilation and filtration requirements, new PPE standards and staffing rules, and monitoring and inspection to ensure compliance.
Reduce the maximum decibel limit on fireworks from 120 to 90
- 2,485 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,901 - 21 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the current noise limits were likely created based upon neurotypical healthy adults. The limit should take into account neurodiverse people and animals that have higher sensitivity to noise.
Fund Breast Cancer Screening from Age 40 & Alternative Screening Options
- 1,392 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,803 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to fund breast cancer screening at 40+, as thousands under 50 are diagnosed yearly. Early screening can save lives and lessen the need for aggressive treatments. Invest in alternative screening, including options for dense breast tissue, to help ensure no one is overlooked.
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
- 1,048 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,157 - 19 added in the past 24hrs)
Carer's Allowance is currently £327.60 every 4 weeks for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours per week. Around £2.34 p/hour.
More funding to diagnose & support individuals with ADHD & provide training
- 229 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,895 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
Provide funding for spotting and diagnosing ADHD in adults and children, and for support and medication to be easily accessible upon diagnosis. We believe funding should also be provided to educate medical & education professionals to help eradicate stigma/stereotyping.
Fund reconstruction surgery and psychosexual therapy for FGM survivors
- 367 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,160 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to support FGM survivors by providing funding to make reconstructive surgery and psychosexual therapy accessible within the NHS. Many survivors face untreated pain and trauma, facing barriers from high costs and limited NHS resources.
Allow for all students in full-time education to receive free prescriptions.
- 70 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 713 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
To introduce a bill to allow for all full-time students to receive free prescriptions, currently it stops at 18 years old but this excludes full-time university students who are older and mature students.
New legislation; ensure informed consent is always given to avoid patient harm.
- 101 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 707 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Update the law to ensure informed consent is mandatory before ALL medical and cosmetic surgeries/procedures/treatments, and before prescriptions are written. Legislation must ensure all known risks are declared to the patient. Failure to comply resulting in needless injury must be prosecutable.