Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund a graduate guarantee scheme for newly qualified physiotherapists

Closed 37 signatures

What the petition asks

Fund a graduate guarantee scheme for newly qualified physiotherapists as has been done for nursing and midwifery graduates
We feel there is a lack of band 5 jobs available to apply for and that competition for these is extremely high. Wes Streeting has praised physiotherapy and cited the profession in the ten-year health plan. We feel support for physiotherapy is needed to strengthen the NHS workforce, prevent longer waiting times and burn out. We believe new graduates are motivated, driven and passionate about delivering patient care but do not have the opportunities available to make a difference.

Timeline

9 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
9 Apr 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 37
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 9 Oct 2025
Closed 9 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.