Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Statutory NHS passports for all children & young adults who are disabled

Open for signatures 86 signatures

What the petition asks

We are calling for a national statutory Health & Needs Passport, available in both digital and paper formats. The digital version would be accessible across the NHS, and the paper version would provide a quick access summary with a QR code linking to the full medical record.
Parents of disabled children and young adults are repeatedly asked to retell their child’s full medical history at every appointment. This can be exhausting & retraumatising, and lead to inconsistent care. This new system should ensure professionals have immediate, accurate information — reducing repetition and improving care. No parent should have to relive their child’s entire medical journey at each & every appointment.

Timeline

15 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 86
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 15 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.