Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Make do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) forms legally binding

Closed 31 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to pass legislation to do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions legally binding, so that cardiopulmonary resuscitation cannot be administered to someone who has a valid DNACPR form.

Timeline

16 Mar 2023 Petition opened for signatures
16 Sep 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 31
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 16 Mar 2023
Closed 16 Sep 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.