Make mental health support standard for parents of seriously ill children

Parents of seriously ill children should be offered proactive mental health support from diagnosis, through treatment, and in grief. Unlike perinatal parents, they get no dedicated help. We want this support made a standard part of every child’s care.

3,665 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Friday 21st November 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
6
Signature Deadline
Thursday 21st May 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 3,770

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Parents of seriously ill children endure trauma that can lead to PTSD, depression, and lasting grief, yet they receive no structured mental health support. This inequality leaves thousands to suffer in silence. We want the Government to act so every parent gets the help they need from diagnosis onwards.


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