Recognise all frontline ambulance services staff as a emergency service workers

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Compared to police officers and firefighters, the case for recognising paramedics as an emergency service is clear. All three professions are physically demanding, high-stress, and require an immense level of dedication. Yet paramedics are not given the same rights, benefits as the police, fire.

To change the status of of the Ambulance service from a Essential service to a Emergency service. Entitling the workers in this front line service the same rights as the Police and Fire workers do. As the public think we are and should be treated as such due to the high demands of this work both physically and mentally.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand your concerns regarding the recognition of the work of paramedics, but we are not clear what you would like paramedics to be entitled to specifically as there is no specific status and entitlement for emergency workers.

You are welcome to start a new petition setting out more clearly what you think paramedics should be entitled to.

Timeline

14 Feb 2025	Petition opened for signatures
22 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Apr 2025

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