Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Require libraries to offer digital loan schemes for 16+ and inclusive for SEND.
Open for signatures
79 signatures
What the petition asks
Provide funding and guidance to ensure councils in England offer inclusive device-loan schemes, that actually work. •Lowering minimum age requirements to include 16yr olds •Providing accessible devices suitable for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) •Increasing awareness.
Many people across the UK cannot access a suitable digital device for education. In some areas, device-loan schemes are limited to those aged 18 and over and require library membership to apply. Awareness of these schemes is low, meaning many eligible people do not know they exist. Access is difficult for disabled people and those with SEND, as suitable equipment/wifi is not always available and application processes can be inaccessible or require in person visits.
Timeline
| 23 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
23 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.