Prevent the immense decrease in funding towards mental health in North Somerset.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Cuts are being made when most detrimental. People rely on these services to keep them going, it gives them hope and allows them to listen and be listened to. places like these give those struggling a mere feeling of safety and content, and as soon as June the 1st, this will be snatched from them.

After investing £38 million on north worle district center, North Somerset council have made cuts to funding towards mental health services, 1in4 people most noticeably. 1in4 people is a safe raven for the struggling; “it’s somewhere you can talk and meet others like you without feeling insignificant.” Indisputably, taxpayers would rather know their sisters, uncles, brothers, aunties, nephews, nieces and parents are safe than to know a car park will, as reiterated by the council, make profit.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The funding for these services is the responsibility of your local council.

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If you're concerned about mental health funding more generally, you might like to sign this petition instead:

The government must ring-fence mental health budgets.

Timeline

30 Mar 2018	Petition opened for signatures
6 Apr 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Apr 2018

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