Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Review family involvement in NHS Mental Healthcare of adult family members
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the Government should review how families can be involved in the mental health treatment planning of family members.
We think families should have the right to support their loved ones with mental health conditions, especially if they are unable to fully understand or manage their own situation. Current UK laws restrict parental involvement for adults over 18, which we think may make it difficult to provide the care they need. While these restrictions were put in place due to past misuse, we think they unfairly limit families who genuinely want to help. We think that Government should review creating a system that allows responsible family members to be involved in decisions, which could ensure better support and a brighter future for those struggling with mental health challenges.
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Jun 2025
Closed
20 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.