Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
- 3,289 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,387 - 54 added in the past 24hrs)
Despite changes to the RCVS Code of Conduct dogs/cats can still legally be euthanised without being scanned. In non-emergencies, we want vets to be legally required to scan microchips prior to euthanasia for RBU and confirm the person presenting the animal is registered on the microchip.
Increase funding for treatment and research into endometriosis
- 7,047 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,378 - 89 added in the past 24hrs)
There is a lack of support or check ups for endometriosis. The disease is under researched, without a cure and can be left to worsen and can cause severe, chronic pain. More funding is needed to improve treatment options and increase research.
Fund breast cancer screening from the age of 40
- 10,749 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,307 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
Currently women are invited for a breast cancer screening mammogram between the age of 50-53. I would like the Government to provide funding to support breast cancer screening being offered from the age of 40.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2024 (View Full Response)Allow ARRS funding to be used for practice nurses and GPs
- 11,043 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,174 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has made available to GP practices £1,412 million in 2023/24 to employ people in 17 new roles. We would like GP practices to also be able to use this money to pay for practice nurses, salaried GPs and locum GPs, who are currently excluded from ARRS.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd February 2024 (View Full Response)Hold a statutory public inquiry into Gender Identity Ideology and Queer Theory
- 10,275 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,611 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to hold a Statutory Public Inquiry into the extent to which Gender Identity Ideology and Queer Theory have become prevalent in public services, and the impacts. We believe Education, the NHS, and the broader public realm have been cognitively captured resulting in harm.
Review the role and regulation of Physician Associates in NHS care
- 1,475 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,441 - 47 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the Government should commission a review into the role and regulation of Physician Associates in NHS care. We think this review should consider changing the role title, and consider stronger regulation and supervision arrangements.
Require bowel care policies and specialist bowel care at all NHS hospitals
- 5,538 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,010 - 50 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to ensure every NHS hospital has a bowel care policy and specialist bowel care. No one should be left unable to go to the toilet, potentially for days, because the hospital doesn’t have a bowel care policy or specialist staff.
Provide more funding for in-training counselling psychologists working in NHS
- 1,909 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,319 - 59 added in the past 24hrs)
Counselling Psychology trainees and qualified Counselling Psychologists are an integral part of NHS England services. However, for more than 20 years, Counselling Psychologists have self-funded their training.
Fund routine genetic testing in pregnancy
- 2,970 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,902 - 17 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to fund routine genetic testing for all expectant mothers. I recently lost my son, Oscar, to a rare genetic disorder. If genetic testing during pregnancy had been offered, there potentially could have been more options/ chances to save Oscar.
Provide funding so the NHS can prescribe wigs to all patients with Alopecia
- 670 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,695 - 28 added in the past 24hrs)
Alopecia affects thousands of individuals in the UK. Although many NHS trusts offer wigs on prescription to cancer patients, many people with alopecia are unable to access them.