Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review guidance on use of masks in residential care homes
Closed
213 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should review guidance which says that face masks should be worn by all care workers and visitors in care settings. Managers of care homes should conduct their own risk assessments and then decide whether masks should be worn.
The disparity between general population, visitors to care homes and residents and staff of care homes is no longer justifiable. Our residents are struggling and staff are finding it hard to provide best care. Mask use is a literal barrier to making connections, communicating and sharing emotions. Residents should be involved in any decision-making around mask wearing in their care settings.
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
213
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
7 Apr 2022
Closed
21 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.