Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund a time-limited childcare scheme for all parents with cancer
Open for signatures
2,150 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund a national, time-limited funded childcare scheme for parents undergoing active cancer treatment to cover nursery and before/after-school care during treatment and short-term recovery. Eligibility would not depend on employment status.
Cancer treatment often prevents parents from working, yet most childcare support is linked to employment. Families can face sudden income loss while still needing childcare to attend treatment and maintain stability for their children. There is no national scheme providing childcare based on medical need. A targeted, time-limited support scheme could reduce financial strain and protect children’s wellbeing during treatment.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,150
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
24 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.