Petition
Review the role of Physicians Associates (PAs)
Closed
185 signatures
What the petition asks
We are concerned that the Government and NHS have expanded the PA role beyond its intended scope. While PAs may be able to assist Doctors within clearly defined and limited roles, we are worried their involvement in diagnosing and treating patients could be unsafe.
We are concerned that healthcare is compromising on standards of care. We want to ensure that individuals without a doctor's degree are not allowed to perform interventions beyond their training.
As a patient, I do not want my family members or friends seeing a PA instead of a GP or Doctor and I do not want a PA to try and diagnose me, or perform complex procedures. I want to be treated by a fully qualified doctor who has undergone rigorous and extensive training.
As a patient, I do not want my family members or friends seeing a PA instead of a GP or Doctor and I do not want a PA to try and diagnose me, or perform complex procedures. I want to be treated by a fully qualified doctor who has undergone rigorous and extensive training.
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
185
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Dec 2024
Closed
3 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.