Commission a Review of Practice-based Research Evidence of Yoga
- 902 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 909 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Despite a growing body of evidence, we believe yoga is not sufficiently integrated into our healthcare system. A review of practice-based research evidence could help to develop evidence-based recommendations for the use of yoga in the NHS and other healthcare settings.
Put age restrictions on all bladed objects to prevent self-harm in children
- 48 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 894 - 27 added in the past 24hrs)
1 in every 5 children have a mental health condition and many parents feel their child’s mental health deteriorates whilst waiting on the NHS CAHMS waiting list. The rise in children self-harming is increasing and leading to hospital admissions.
Offer COVID-19 boosters to all over 50s, asthmatics and long Covid sufferers
- 854 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 884 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to offer the autumn Covid-19 booster vaccinations to all over 50s, asthmatics and long Covid sufferers.
Take action to increase support for people with allergies
- 514 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 820 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase education in schools on allergies, provide funding for schools, restaurants, hotels, etc to have emergency epipens, and provide funding for additional support through the NHS for people with allergies, including for advice and support from dietitians.
Require epinephrine autoinjectors on all flights into and out of the UK
- 652 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 745 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
On 19th February, whilst flying from Malaga back to Luton, I went into anaphylactic shock for the first time. I had no epinephrine autoinjector, and there were none in the first aid kit. Luckily another passenger gave my husband her EpiPen and I received the lifesaving treatment.
Link Child Benefit to inflation and increase thresholds for high income charge
- 691 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 727 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to:
1) Increase the high income charge threshold (before a claimant starts repaying benefits) to £70,000 for single parents and £130,000 (combined) for couples
Inquiry into workplace culture and investigations within maternity services
- 266 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 714 - 75 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the Government should launch an inquiry into the culture within maternity services, including whether there is adequate support and protection in place for midwives, nurses and support workers who experience bullying and/or false allegations.
Fund checks for the menopause for over 40s
- 691 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 693 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want women over the age of 40 to be able to get a check for the menopause. There are millions of women aged 40+ in the UK, many of whom are not educated or informed about menopause and the impact it can have on quality of life.
Increase minimum wage for care home workers to £15 an hour
- 685 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 690 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should increase the minimum wage for all care home workers to £15 per hour. Many care home workers are on the current minimum wage, and work long hours every week, just to make ends meet. The government should make it law for all care organisations to pay at least £15 per hour.ur.
Require CCTV in all care settings
- 177 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 686 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to require CCTV in all care settings. Adults/children receiving care must be protected from abuse and neglect, and we also believe it will help protect staff. We think CCTV will help keep our most vulnerable safe. Safety must come first.