Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Fast track benefits as soon as someone is diagnosed as terminally ill

   The government responded on 1 May 2024

   The 12-month eligibility criteria improves access to benefits for those nearing the end of life and aligns with the NHS definition. All eligible benefit claims are paid as fast as possible.

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2. Create a new body to regulate service charges for residential property

   The government responded on 1 May 2024

   Leaseholders have rights to challenge their service charges; the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill contains measures to empower leaseholders to scrutinise and challenge unreasonable charges.

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3. Allow Ofsted registered childminders to receive funding for related children

   The government responded on 29 April 2024

   The 2006 Childcare Act prohibits childminders from receiving funding for related children because the definition of childcare excludes care provided for a child by a relatives and parents.

   Read the response to ‘Allow Ofsted registered childminders to receive funding for related children’ in full

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1. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying

   This topic was debated on 29 April 2024

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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2. Increase Carer's Allowance to 35 hours a week at the minimum wage

   This topic was debated on 22 April 2024

   Watch the debate for the ‘Increase Carer's Allowance to 35 hours a week at the minimum wage’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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3. Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum

   This topic was debated on 18 March 2024

   Watch the debate for the ‘Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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