Introduce legal minimum ratios of care home staff to residents

Closed 126 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to introduce minimum staff-to-resident ratios in all care homes, so every resident receives the attention, dignity, and safety they deserve.

Currently, many care homes operate with staffing levels that are too low, which can leave residents feeling lonely, upset, ignored, or neglected. This can also place enormous strain on care staff and families, contributing to burnout, stress, and unsafe conditions. We feel it is time that dignity, safety, and companionship for care home residents are prioritised through clear, enforceable standards.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 126

Status Closed

Department Department of Health and Social Care

Opened 9 Oct 2025

Closed 9 Apr 2026

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