Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Put age restrictions on all bladed objects to prevent self-harm in children
Closed
87 signatures
What the petition asks
1 in every 5 children have a mental health condition and many parents feel their child’s mental health deteriorates whilst waiting on the NHS CAHMS waiting list. The rise in children self-harming is increasing and leading to hospital admissions.
Many children are easily removing the blades from small items such as stationery which can be bought cheaply from a shop without age restrictions. This can lead to serious harm to a child and scarring as it is a blade. I am petitioning for all sharps that can cause injury to have age restrictions on them the same as razor blades and knifes.
Timeline
| 26 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
87
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
26 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.