Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Make air conditioning mandatory in nursing/care homes and introduce max temp
Open for signatures
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Make air conditioning or proven cooling systems a mandatory requirement in all nursing and residential care homes. Introduce maximum indoor temperature standards for care settings.
We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring all nursing homes and residential care homes to install and maintain effective air conditioning or equivalent cooling systems in resident bedrooms, communal areas, and staff working areas.
Many residents are at high risk of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and worsening of existing medical conditions. Care staff could also become unwell while working long shifts in these excessive temperatures, making it harder to provide safe, high-quality care.
Many residents are at high risk of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and worsening of existing medical conditions. Care staff could also become unwell while working long shifts in these excessive temperatures, making it harder to provide safe, high-quality care.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
10
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.