Petition · past parliament
Provide the opportunity for new parents to attend First Aid courses
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
I am starting this petition after my son choked on a slice of tomato. I went on a First Aid course whilst pregnant, but it cost £45 each for my husband and I. Some Childrens' Centres provide courses, but often, you are not aware of this until you actually become a parent and use the Centres!
First Aid is a vital skill to have, and everyone should have the opportunity to learn basic lifesaving skills. However, I am specifically targeting this petition for parents, as our kids have a habit of getting themselves into all sorts of mischief, and almost everything poses a hazard to our little ones!
I am calling for basic First Aid info to be provided to parents and carers, be it through at a course, or even leaflets handed out at antenatal appointments. Anything to spread the word.
I am calling for basic First Aid info to be provided to parents and carers, be it through at a course, or even leaflets handed out at antenatal appointments. Anything to spread the word.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jan 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.