Petition · past parliament

Enforce NHS services to follow the Equality act when it comes to mask exemptions

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Many who have mask exeptions are finding it difficult to access NHS services whether that be thier local GP or specialist services. This is a breach of the Equality Act sections 112 and 119 and potentially the Disabilty Discrimination act also.
To ensure that the NHS aligns itself and any national and/or local policies written up surrounding mask wearing comply fully with the Equality Act.

Why it was rejected

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

The Government is responsible for setting the rules on when people must use face coverings, but ensuring that people exempt from these requirements are treated fairly is a matter for individual organisations, including NHS trusts.

If you have been refused service then you should complain directly to the NHS. You can find out how to do this here: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/how-to-complain-to-the-nhs/

Timeline

7 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jan 2021

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