Petition · Ministry of Defence
Voluntary scheme for armed forces to assist civilian emergency services
Open for signatures
30 signatures
What the petition asks
I propose a voluntary scheme enabling armed forces personnel to routinely support emergency services. Their skills could assist the police, fire services, and the NHS, helping to ease pressure, improve response, and strengthen overall service stability during times of increased demand.
Our emergency services must receive the full support they need to operate effectively. While there are ongoing assurances that improvements are being made, we think progress is not happening quickly enough. This is reflected in persistent challenges such as rising crime, incidents of arson, and the continued strain on the NHS. These issues affect communities daily and highlight the urgent need for meaningful, lasting change and faster, more visible improvements across all emergency service sectors.
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
3 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.