Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund independent mental health advocates for all informal mental health patients
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
Provide funding so that all informal patients can have access to IMHA. Being in a mental health hospital can be confusing & distressing. IMHAs can help people get their opinions heard and make sure they know their rights under the law. IMHAs make a big difference to people and can help save lives.
Without the support of an IMHA informal patients sometimes have no one to speak for them or help them be involved in their treatment and care plan. This is essential if they are to avoid relapse once they return to the community. Too many people are deprived of a voice. Failure to give all mental health patients a voice can leave them isolated & desperate, which can lead to their mental health deteriorating further.
Timeline
| 20 Sep 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Mar 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Sep 2021
Closed
20 Mar 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.