Halt cuts to Gateshead care for terminally ill patients

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Gateshead Council’s cabinet will launch a consultation on proposals to place the running of in-house home care and supported living services into the private sector, should councillors approve recommendations on Tuesday.

Patients receiving end of life care, dementia sufferers and people who have suffer from Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis or who have had a stroke, are among those who could be affected by any potential change in care providers.

Private care makes profits out of death.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The operation of care services in Gateshead is the responsibility of your local council.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillor

Gateshead Council also has a petitions process. You can find out more about it here:

http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council%20and%20Democracy/GatesheadPetitionScheme.aspx

Timeline

16 Jan 2016	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jan 2016

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