Create an outlined plan to ensure all NHS workers get free covid tests.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

For the government to create an outlined plan for NHS Staff and other staff working with vulnerable people, to provide free tests to them all before 1st April, and if after that date, refund the cost of the tests to those who have had to purchase them.

1,500 NHS workers have died during to the pandemic. Matt Hancock's botched PPE and shortage did not help. Now the government decides to remove funding for free Covid tests for the country. NHS workers require daily testing to keep their patients and loved ones safe. 'A month ago, the NHS was promised “specific detail on the various testing protocols for patients and staff”', but with 3 days left till this comes into effect, there is still no public plan to support NHS workers.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Keep Covid tests free for all NHS staff members

If there are other staff you want to continue to receive free covid-19 tests, we could accept a petition requesting this, but it would need to be clear who you want to be eligible.

Timeline

27 Mar 2022	Petition opened for signatures
31 Mar 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Mar 2022

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