Allow both parents to be present together on childrens wards.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Ensure that on childrens wards, both parents can visit together, with a negative covid test if necessary, in order to support the child when they are ill. Some hospitals do not allow parents to alternate regularly or be there together and that causes stress and ill mental health within families.

Since covid, hospitals have had restrictions on visiting to protect patients.
However as we come out of covid, I think it is important to remember that a child needs their parents when they are ill, whether that be mum or dad.
The pressure on parents when their child is sick is already very intense, and therefore not allowing both parents to see and be with their child and be together during that time is adding to their stress.
It is not in the best interests of the child or the family.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

Visiting policies for individual hospitals are a matter for NHS England and individual NHS trusts, not the Government or Parliament.

Timeline

6 Mar 2022	Petition opened for signatures
11 Mar 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Mar 2022

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