Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Open Covid-19 test sites nationwide specifically for children/parents/teachers
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to open Covid-19 testing sites nationwide that are specifically designed for Children, Parents (incl guardians, foster parents) & Teachers.
Parents also want reassurance that isolating children during a pandemic will not result in consequences for poor attendance.
Parents also want reassurance that isolating children during a pandemic will not result in consequences for poor attendance.
Parents across the UK are struggling to get tests for our children & ourselves.
Schools won't allow a child back without negative results or after period of isolation.
Many test sites are Over-18s only.
We are told be tested within 5 days and to isolate our households & stay home until test results come back - we can't even get tested in the first place!
Parents worry about consequences of affected school attendance.
Schools won't allow a child back without negative results or after period of isolation.
Many test sites are Over-18s only.
We are told be tested within 5 days and to isolate our households & stay home until test results come back - we can't even get tested in the first place!
Parents worry about consequences of affected school attendance.
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Oct 2020
Closed
9 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.