Reduce the state pension age to 60 for long-term night shift workers.

Closed 57 signatures

What the petition asks

Reduce the state pension age of anyone who has worked night shifts as part of a shift pattern for 15 years or more continually. As people get older night shifts can become increasingly more difficult. The pressure on the NHS could also be reduced as a result if these pensioners are healthier.

Studies have shown that long-term shift work can significantly reduce life expectancy and increase the likelihood of serious illness including cancer and heart disease. There are so many professions that we as a country rely upon such as nurses, police, firemen, factory workers and many more. The choice of not working night shifts isn't an option for many people carrying out these roles.

Timeline

28 Oct 2022	Petition opened for signatures
28 Apr 2023	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 57

Status Closed

Department Department for Work and Pensions

Opened 28 Oct 2022

Closed 28 Apr 2023

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