Medals for NHS workers who worked during Covid-19 · petition

What the petition asks

During world wars, soldiers were deemed the heroes. Now in this pandemic the heroes are those in the NHS. Similar to how soldiers who fought for our country are awarded with medals to honour their service to the country, the NHS workers who are working tirelessly should deserve the same.

It's not just the doctors, but the nurses, paramedics and many more. There are final year students and retired people who are willing to help the country fight this virus. Increased pay for NHS workers is definitely a long-term goal. However, the NHS workers who are risking their lives are not doing it for the money, it is because they are truly passionate about saving lives. This medal would be a recognition of their service, which they can keep with pride.

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 these petitions calling for the same action.

Award Covid-19 medals to all emergency services and involved armed forces: Award Covid-19 medals to all emergency services and involved armed forces

A medal to honour the fortitude of people working in essential occupations: A medal to honour the fortitude of people working in essential occupations

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

You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/

Read correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/

Timeline

1 Apr 2020	Petition opened for signatures
15 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee