Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Re-introduce shielding for the clinically extremely vulnerable
Closed
593 signatures
What the petition asks
Re-introduce a shielding scheme for the clinically extremely vulnerable, whilst COVID cases are on the rise again, especially with the new Omicron variant.
This should provide clear advice for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable, and practical and financial support.
People who are extremely clinically vulnerable people need more assistance and help to stay safe during this pandemic.
Many people who were previously covered by shielding guidance are being required to work, and are not receiving essential support.
During the first round of shielding, we were supported with deliveries, able to have financial assistance if we could not work from home etc.
We feel forgotten about and at risk.
People who are extremely clinically vulnerable people need more assistance and help to stay safe during this pandemic.
Many people who were previously covered by shielding guidance are being required to work, and are not receiving essential support.
During the first round of shielding, we were supported with deliveries, able to have financial assistance if we could not work from home etc.
We feel forgotten about and at risk.
Timeline
| 20 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jun 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
593
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Dec 2021
Closed
20 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.