Petition · past parliament
Allow partners to attend ultrasounds
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
allow partners to attend baby ultrasounds
can you imagine attending an ultrasound alone only to be told your baby no longer has a heartbeat or has a life limiting condition these are such crucial moments to someones mental health they shouldn't be told alone
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about who can attend scans are a matter for the NHS, not the UK Government or House of Commons.
On 5 June, the NHS’s suspension of hospital visiting was lifted. This means that visiting is now subject to local discretion by trusts and other NHS bodies. You should check with your maternity team and sonography unit for their policy on visitors attending antenatal appointments, including scans.
On 5 June, the NHS’s suspension of hospital visiting was lifted. This means that visiting is now subject to local discretion by trusts and other NHS bodies. You should check with your maternity team and sonography unit for their policy on visitors attending antenatal appointments, including scans.
Timeline
| 24 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
31 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.