Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund free social care for all disabled people on the NHS

Closed 39 signatures

What the petition asks

Pass a law which funds free social care on the NHS for all disabled people. We believe it’s wrong that we have to pay a certain amount to the local council despite care costs being so high for many.
There is a limit to how much savings you are allowed to have before you have to pay the full cost of care. Many disabled people go over the limit, as the costs can sometimes be around £2000 a week, which is equivalent to living in a London-rented property for some. We believe the Government should pass a law that allows disabled people to have free social care that is fully funded under the NHS so that disabled people can work. Currently, many disabled people can't work as they can't afford it.

Timeline

2 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
2 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 39
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 2 Dec 2025
Closed 2 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.