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Create a benefit for bereaved parents.
Closed
340 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently in the U.K. there is a pension and a one off payment of £2000 of your partner dies. Well what if your child dies? Benefits for bereaved parents would give them time to grieve after loss.
Parents should not be struggling to make ends meet and worrying about how to pay the mortgage after the death of a child.
They should be given a minimum of 6 months paid leave if their child dies, to come to terms with their loss. This would create a better working environment in the long run and better mental health for the parent/s affected. Also aftercare counselling should be provided for them to aid them in their wellbeing.
They should be given a minimum of 6 months paid leave if their child dies, to come to terms with their loss. This would create a better working environment in the long run and better mental health for the parent/s affected. Also aftercare counselling should be provided for them to aid them in their wellbeing.
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
340
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Dec 2016
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.