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Petition · past parliament

The NHS needs it's EU staff support them NOW and protect patients!

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The NHS depends upon it's diverse workforce. EU nationals work within clinical services, research and at every level. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their professionalism and expertise: patients benefit enormously through their dedication and we cannot afford to lose their contribution.
Brexit threatens NHS employees.
We call upon the government to create new legislation to protect our current and future EU workforce.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Allow EU citizens to remain in the UK after exit from the EU with same rights

Timeline

29 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.