End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
- 104,576 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 104,866 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
The World Health Organisation is not a democratically elected body and we are concerned about the powers WHO may be given over Sovereign Nations in the future.
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th November 2023 (View Full Response)Fund continued access to modulators drugs for Cystic Fibrosis patients
- 71,187 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 71,511 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
Please help cystic fibrosis patients have continual access to life-changing modulator medication, after the news on the 3rd November from NICE that it believes these clinically proven medications are not cost effective for the NHS to use.
The Government responsed to this petition on 8th December 2023 (View Full Response)Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes
- 49,596 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 71,292 - 158 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to not ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes. We believe the vaping industry has helped many people quit cigarettes which contain tobacco - a product which is single handily responsible for over 8 million deaths a year across the globe (estimated by WHO).
The Government responsed to this petition on 12th March 2024 (View Full Response)Ban the use of dogs for testing and research purposes in the UK
- 32,170 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 32,250 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
Dogs display a range of emotions, and their cognitive abilities are complex and advanced. Dogs in laboratories are forced to endure not only psychological trauma due to their restrictive environment but can also undergo harmful experiments that cause pain and suffering.
Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 19th February 2024
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th December 2023 (View Full Response)Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy.
- 11,632 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,723 - 101 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase investment in speech and language therapy so people of all ages - babies, children and young people, and adults - with communication and/or swallowing needs can get the support they and their families need.
Allow jobless overseas healthcare workers in UK to stay for one year
- 2,556 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,719 - 86 added in the past 24hrs)
Several health care workers who arrived in UK are left without jobs as their sponsors are unable to provide them with one or that there wasn't a job available for them when they arrived. Some firms lose their licence to sponsor due to their own mistakes.
Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
- 6,834 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,704 - 306 added in the past 24hrs)
On 14/09/2023 I gave birth to my daughter, Harper Rose at 18wks 3days pregnant due to an infection. Harper Rose lived for 30 minutes before sadly passing away. 4 days later I found out that I had 2 STIs.
Fund the reopening of the three state-of-the-art Rutherford Cancer Centres
- 14,265 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,267 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Three state-of-the-art cancer centres lie empty in Newport, Reading and Northumberland - a concerted Government effort and funding would get these centres back open and potentially help 20,000 cancer patients every year.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th October 2023 (View Full Response)Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
- 3,304 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,066 - 58 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.
Review how to turn MHRA into a fully transparent, patient first regulator
- 11,954 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,837 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the MHRA should be reviewed. This should include its approval processes, its monitoring of safety of existing products, its transparency and accountability, and its mechanisms to ensure patient safety is prioritised over commercial interests.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2024 (View Full Response)