Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Relax household mixing rules for adults with mental health issues

Closed 37 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should allow adults who have mental health issues to mix with one other adult from outside their household, irrespective of whether they live on their own or with other people.
Mental health for many people is deteriorating as a result of the corona virus regulations and laws, Nights are getting darker making meeting people outside more difficult. Many adults with mental health difficulties also work full time and need positive contact, irrespective of whether they live with other people. Many work unsociable hours, and different hours from their household, therefore can be left isolated for long periods of time. Allow those with mental health difficulties to access face to face support from a support buddy outside of their household.

Timeline

8 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jun 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 37
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 8 Dec 2020
Closed 8 Jun 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.