Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
A medal to honour the fortitude of people working in essential occupations
Closed
183 signatures
What the petition asks
Because so many workers are sharing stories of their tears and exhaustion.
They deserve recognition of their hard work in keeping the country operating under difficult and extreme conditions.
They deserve recognition of their hard work in keeping the country operating under difficult and extreme conditions.
Because essential services workers need to know they are appreciated and the remainder of the population wish to show that appreciation.
Timeline
| 9 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
183
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
9 Apr 2020
Closed
9 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.