Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund baby boxes so babies can be given up safely
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should fund the installation of baby boxes, also known as baby hatches, in places like hospitals and social centres so babies can be given up safely by mothers who don’t feel they can care for them.
The Government have the ability to do this. I feel it would stop a lot of unfortunate babies losing their lives. I feel like lockdown has had a huge impact on the health care system and there isn’t always enough support out there for people who have gotten pregnant but don’t feel they can take care of their new baby.
Timeline
| 26 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
26 May 2021
Closed
26 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.