Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Require weekly physical examinations of babies in local authority care
Open for signatures
25 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the UK Parliament to pass legislation that requires nurses to carry out weekly physical examinations of all babies who are living under the care of local authorities, including babies in the foster and adoption system.
We call for weekly examinations of babies in care to help reduce the risk of child abuse by foster or adoptive parents.
Timeline
| 31 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
25
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
31 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.