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Do not close Acorn House - vital respite facility in Dumfries and Galloway.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Acorn House run in partnership by D and G council and NHS. A vital respite facility for children with severe and complex learning difficulties. Currently ‘under review’ but parents concerned by what is thought to be a ‘done deal’ it is outlined for closure.
Scottish Government pushing Self Directed Support - which for many families is unsuitable.

Why it was rejected

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

Your petition is about something that the Scottish Government is responsible for. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it.

The Scottish Parliament has its own Public Petitions Committee. You can get in contact with them at [email protected].

Timeline

29 Dec 2017 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jan 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Jan 2018

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