Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Set statutory maximum temperatures for schools and care homes
Open for signatures
14 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government and Parliament to introduce a mandatory maximum temperature for schools and care homes to protect children, elderly people, and vulnerable individuals during extreme heatwaves.
Extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense, creating unsafe conditions in schools and care homes. Children, elderly people, and vulnerable individuals are at greater risk from high temperatures, which can affect health, concentration, and wellbeing. We are calling for clear statutory standards requiring indoor temperatures in care homes and schools to be kept below a specified safe level.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
27 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.