Do not restrict the movement of the over 70's when lockdown is relaxed.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Not to discriminate on the grounds of age against those people over 70. Many of these people are fit and healthy and make a contribution to society. Allow them to decide after hearing sound advice.

Parliament must understand that 70 is NOT old. People of this age have the right to enjoy social interaction and travel whilst they can.There are people under 70 who are unfit and unhealthy, will they be considered for continued lockdown?

Why it was rejected

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

The NHS, not the Government or House of Commons, is responsible for determining who is at a higher risk from coronavirus. The NHS has stated that people who are 70 or older are at moderate risk, and clinically vulnerable: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/whos-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/

The Government’s advice on social distancing advises people who are clinically vulnerable to take extra precautions, but there are no regulations or laws that apply to 70 year olds differently to other age groups.

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

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support

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 Apr 2020	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jun 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Jun 2020

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