Petition · past parliament
Improve access to healthcare for homeless people
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
Homeless people are dying far too early, and of preventable illnesses, in part due to problems accessing health care which could save their lives. The government should improve provisions for such people, who are impeded from getting care due to their circumstances.
50% of homeless people die of disease and infection, and a further 36% die from drugs and alcohol. These deaths could be prevented through improved access to healthcare. At present, the average age of death for homeless people is 45 years in men and 43 in women. This is unacceptable and must be improved.
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Apr 2018
Closed
4 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.