Introduce hazard pay for frontline service personnel during COVID-19 outbreak

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce hazard pay for police, ambulance, fire and NHS staff. They’re being put in danger whilst everyone else is being told to self isolate for their safety. If the government can find £330bn to support business surely they can help the frontline continue to support and protect the public.

COVID-19 is finally being taken seriously. It’s so contagious and devastating that the UK government are closing schools, banning large gatherings and advising against any prolonged close contact with others however still expect front line staff to put themselves in danger of infection with no additional remuneration.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Make hazard pay mandatory for key workers in the midst of COVID 19.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

19 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Apr 2020

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