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Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Hand washing facilities should be made compulsory in all public places

Closed 77 signatures

What the petition asks

Unfortunately, hand washing facilities in public places are often restricted to toilets only. Having greater access to hand washing facilities in public places will help increase the practice of hand washing. This will improve personal hygiene and reduce the spread of infections and disease.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has produced a timely document entitled "Prevention is Better than Cure". The current coronavirus crisis is a good opportunity to bring this vision into a reality. The government can ensure that all public places have hand washing facilities, in addition to what is already available in toilets. The government can provide financial support for installation of hand washing facilities in public places.

Timeline

17 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
17 Sep 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 77
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 17 Mar 2020
Closed 17 Sep 2020

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