Petition · Department of Health and Social Care, Ministry of Defence
Require social workers for soldiers and veterans with PTSD who have families
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48 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to introduce new regulations to ensure that all soldiers and veterans diagnosed with PTSD who have dependent families are automatically assigned a dedicated social worker. We would like this to be known as "James law".
PTSD can affect entire families, not just the individual. Partners and children often become untrained carers. In our view, a lack of support can lead to: Family breakdown, Domestic conflict and Child safeguarding concerns. We think early intervention with a social worker could reduce long-term strain on NHS and social services, improve recovery outcomes and keep families together.
Timeline
| 23 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care, Ministry of Defence
Opened
23 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.