Ensure consistent, safe mental health care for young people in hospitals.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Too many young people in crisis are left without safe care or are discharged too soon. This puts lives at risk. The government must ensure consistent hospital support, proper crisis care, and safe alternatives so no young person is left alone at their most vulnerable.

Young people experiencing mental health crises are too often met with inconsistent care, long waits, or discharge into unsafe environments. This is dangerous and can lead to worsening conditions or repeated crises. The government must ensure reliable hospital support, invest in safe alternatives to discharge, and improve coordination between services so young people receive continuous, appropriate care when they are most vulnerable.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We are not clear what specific action you are seeking from the UK Government or Parliament. There are a few open petitions on a similar topic which you may wish to sign:

'Fund improved CAMHS and crisis support, and cut waiting times'
Fund improved CAMHS and crisis support, and cut waiting times
'Fund and Improve Mental Health Service transition into the Community'
Fund and Improve Mental Health Service transition into the Community
'Hold an inquiry into CAMHS and NHS children’s mental health delays'
Hold an inquiry into CAMHS and NHS children’s mental health delays
'Introduce a Minister of Mental Wellbeing for Young Adults'
Introduce a Minister of Mental Wellbeing for Young Adults
'Review discharge of mental health patients'
Review discharge of mental health patients

Timeline

9 Apr 2026	Petition opened for signatures
7 May 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20

Status Rejected

Rejected 7 May 2026

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