Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Award Humanitarian Medal to everyone who helped during Covid-19

Closed 137 signatures

What the petition asks

On 23 July 2023, the Government announced the introduction of a Humanitarian Medal. We believe it is a positive step that people will be recognised for their efforts in the future, but that people should be awarded this medal for past service during the pandemic.
We think the creation of the Humanitarian Medal is fantastic moving forward but we feel it should be awarded retrospectively to those who have met its qualifying criteria prior to its creation. This should include His Majesty's Armed Forces, NHS staff and anyone who went above and beyond to assist during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Timeline

22 Feb 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 137
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 22 Feb 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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