Require family involvement in the care of adults with severe mental illness

Closed 117 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce national standards to require mental health teams to gather information from close relatives when assessing adults with severe mental illness, ensuring decisions reflect the full picture. Disregarding family input can be damaging to the patient and can put them and the public at risk.

Families often witness serious changes, risks and distress that professionals may not see as patients can mask symptoms during appointments. When their concerns are excluded, safety and recovery can be undermined. Policy must ensure their voice is included so care is compassionate, informed and responsive.

Timeline

9 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
9 Jul 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 117

Status Closed

Department Department of Health and Social Care

Opened 9 Jan 2026

Closed 9 Jul 2026

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