Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Public inquiry: NHS care standards for the elderly, disabled & chronically ill
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65 signatures
What the petition asks
Commission an independent public inquiry into NHS care standards for elderly, disabled, and chronically ill patients, including access to treatment, safeguarding, discharge practices, clinical decision-making, and whether financial pressures are compromising patient safety and dignity.
There is widespread public concern about delays in treatment, premature discharge, inadequate safeguarding, and failures in clinical decision-making affecting vulnerable patients. Many families report avoidable harm and poor outcomes. An independent inquiry is needed to establish the facts, restore public confidence, and ensure patient welfare is never compromised by cost pressures.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
18 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.