Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Create a legal right for adults in hospital care to a named advocate
Closed
463 signatures
What the petition asks
Legally ensure every adult patient has the right to a named advocate or support person with them throughout their hospital stay, similar to rights given to children.
As a paediatric nurse, I see daily the positive impact of allowing parents to stay with children. I think adults should have this right too. This change would improve care, dignity, and recovery outcomes.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
463
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
23 Jul 2025
Closed
23 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.