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Investigate the 19 deaths at Orchid View care home
Closed
2,209 signatures
What the petition asks
Of the 19 residents who died due to safeguarding failures at Orchid View care home 5 of those deaths were due to neglect. This was stated by the coroner. The families of those five victims, and the other 14 victims, have fought for a Public inquiry.
Today - October 20th 2016, the families learned from Under Minister David Mowat that their request for a Public Inquiry has been turned down. They remain committed to seeking justice for their lost loved ones, they remain committed to seeking a public inquiry.
Only 10,000 signatures are needed for the petition to be presented at parliament. Please sign this petition.
Only 10,000 signatures are needed for the petition to be presented at parliament. Please sign this petition.
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,209
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Nov 2016
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.