Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Legally restrict charges after death by care homes & assisted living providers
Open for signatures
69 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the government to introduce a legal limit on the number days care homes & assisted living providers can continue charging after a resident’s death. Many families face unexpected and continuing charges after a loved one dies. We believe there should be a fair national limit on post-death fees
Many families discover only after bereavement that substantial fees may continue to be charged after death or recovered from the deceased's estate. We believe clearer national rules are needed to prevent disproportionate charging practices and protect bereaved families from financial distress. We call on the government to cap post-death charges.
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
69
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
17 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.