{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=5&parliament=4&state=rejected","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=4&state=rejected","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1532&parliament=4&state=rejected","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=6&parliament=4&state=rejected","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=4&parliament=4&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":306253,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306253.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Student Nurses should be paid a fair wage for their hard work","background":"I want student Nurses to be paid at least the same as Band 2 staff in order that their financial hardships are reducedso that the are able to work alongside staff to provide care when there are going to be massive shortages during this crisis","additional_details":"This is paramount to ensure we have a work force","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T22:56:27.740Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T15:30:36.021Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T15:30:36.023Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T08:11:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Student placements are a matter for the educational institutions the student is enrolled in, the organisation sponsoring the placement, and the regulatory bodies that are responsible for the qualifications, not the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nIf you have concerns about continuing with a placement you should raise these with the educational institution you are enrolled in, the organisation sponsoring your placement, and the relevant regulatory body.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307585,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307585.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Protect Muslim and Jewish burial rights according to Islamic and Jewish Law","background":"With the extremely difficult and sensitive situation and the ever increasing death toll in the UK due to Coronavirus. The British Muslim & Jewish community are very concerned about any plans to cremate the bodies of Muslim and Jewish victims of this disease. \r\n\r\nSuch actions are against our beliefs.","additional_details":"We require assurances that cremation of Muslims and Jewish people will not occur under any circumstances.\r\n\r\nI want UK Parliament to protect the right of burial for any Muslims and Jewish people who pass away due to Covid-19 infection. \r\n\r\nI understand Parliament is due to consider an alternative way but as British Muslims and British Jews, any other way other than burial is not allowed & totally unacceptable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T18:14:20.934Z","updated_at":"2020-04-14T09:27:29.347Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-14T07:41:02.001Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T18:36:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/305167"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305586,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305586.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce WW2 style rationing to reduce the panic buying due to COVID-19","background":"Due to the COVID-19 fears of self isolation and lockdown a small percentage of the population is panic buying important and essential daily supplies meaning vulnerable people or those who work in critical front line roles are unable to do sufficient shopping for the basics.","additional_details":"Introduce rationing which universally limits people to buying a set number of essentials and not repeatedly going back to shops with limits to buy more.\r\nOr\r\nAllow front line and NHS workers and other key workers like security officers to do shopping straight after elderly and vulnerable get a shopping break before the rest of the population panic buys.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-18T23:17:56.285Z","updated_at":"2020-03-24T14:18:55.983Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-24T14:18:55.987Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T00:25:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302823"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305758,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305758.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Include cleaning, caretaker and concierge staff in the key worker group category","background":"The government has stated that cleaners, caretakers and concierges play an important role in keeping people in their buildings protected and are the frontline in the battle against coronavirus. 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You can find this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision\r\n\r\nIf you are not sure if this includes your role, then you should speak to your employer.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":637277,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/637277.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review the Special Needs Education System","background":"This education system means autistic people and people with SEND are made to suffer alone before getting help. \r\n\r\nThe system really is broken and not fit for purpose. \r\n\r\nNo parent should ever have to fight for their child. \r\n\r\nSystem level reform is required to achieve real change.","additional_details":"I want to end the suffering of autistic people and people with SEND. No parent should ever have to fight for their child and no autistic child or with SEND should have to suffer alone just because the education system stops them getting help.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2023-04-26T21:03:14.865Z","updated_at":"2023-04-28T16:24:38.880Z","rejected_at":"2023-04-28T16:24:37.464Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-04-26T21:18:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The Government has recently published a plan which aims to ensure children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transformational-reform-begins-for-children-and-young-people-with-send\r\n\r\nIf there is a specific action you want the Government to take to improve education for SEND children you could start a petition about that.\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nIncrease funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/634116\r\n\r\nIntroduce a regulator to oversee the EHCP process: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/632941\r\n\r\nReview how local authorities support children with special educational needs: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/632517"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558404,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558404.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Continue college, school and university sport to preserve mental health.","background":"Allow sport to continue within schools, colleges and universities all the time they remain open during the Second National Lockdown.","additional_details":"To preserve the mental and physical health of those expected to carry on in educational settings, especially if they are far from home Many student athletes use sport as a release of the pressure they experience day to day, this year has already been stressful enough and cancelling sport would have a huge effect on the mental health and we would see repercussions of this in the years to come.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T21:09:43.173Z","updated_at":"2020-12-17T10:09:48.833Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-17T10:09:48.837Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T21:13:17.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. \r\n\r\nSince you started your petition, the national lockdown in England has ended. Under the new local restriction tiers, organised outdoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes can continue (with restrictions on higher-risk contact activity in tier 3). Organised indoor sport is permitted with some restrictions in tiers 1 and 2, though there are exceptions in all tiers for indoor sport for educational purposes and supervised indoor sport and physical activity for under-18s.\r\n\r\nSee: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know\r\n\r\nYou could start a petition calling for changes to the local restriction tiers system, if there are specific changes you would like to see happen."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306112,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306112.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"The Government need to protect consumers affected by Coronavirus restrictions.","background":"The Government/Parliament need to empower and protect consumers who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus. If a consumer cannot travel due to the social distancing instruction from the government, and the general threat to their own safety and others, they should not be penalised for it.","additional_details":"Given the instructions on social distancing are that of the Government’s, they should support the consumer and entitle them to full refunds if their travel obligations are cancelled (due to coronavirus restrictions I.e. avoiding non-essential travel). It is extremely unethical that consumers are not protected by their own government, during exceptional circumstances such as a pandemic. Protect the consumer and give them the right to refunded travel fees.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T19:17:24.841Z","updated_at":"2020-04-08T15:55:27.621Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-08T15:55:27.624Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T19:50:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Individual airlines and travel companies are responsible for setting policies and making decisions about refunds. \r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to create a fund to reimburse people who have lost money because of travel cancellations due to coronavirus, you may wish to sign this petition:  \r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304912 \r\n\r\n \r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305952,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305952.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Free public transport for health & social care staff during coronavirus crisis","background":"Health care and social care staff should be entitled to free public transport during the coronavirus crisis to ensure that patients have the care they need in the right place, at the right time, delivered by the right person.","additional_details":"During this unprecedented crisis, it is vital that we support our NHS and social care staff in any way that we can.  Whilst public transport is not ideal to contain the spread of coronavirus, the reality is that many NHS and social care staff rely on it to get to work and visit patients in their own homes.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T15:10:32.189Z","updated_at":"2020-04-16T08:32:16.713Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T16:56:38.318Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T15:47:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/305801"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306026,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306026.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Fligths costs and travel arrangements All Fees must be waived for future date","background":"To oblige ALL airlines to waive all fee difference and all other fees such as changing date fee due to coronavirus. \r\nExample: journeys that were affected by some countries have closed the boundaries \r\nAnd/or someone was affected by coronavirus and can not travel and/or have any symptom of it.","additional_details":"The government is the only one can change their rules as we have tried to talk with company(most of the cases with AVIANCA) and they are not changing their mind. They are join this opportunity to make more money with something  that has been a tragedy. This againts human rigths . They not guilty and we are not as well. We are taking up to you as you are the authority and you can protect us and our rigths. During this horrible time of CORONA VIRUS.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T17:16:40.344Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T12:47:31.544Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T12:47:31.546Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T18:18:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Arrangements for changing or rebooking travel are a matter for individual airlines and travel agents, not the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nWe have published a petition calling on the Government to create a fund to reimburse money lost due to covid-19 travel cancellations, which you might like to sign: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304912\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305732,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305732.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Modify ExCel London to a hospital/Recovery unit","background":"It is time the government should prioritise the health of the public and should consider how vital it is to be prepared for the next phase and predict what treatment and recovery facilities needed in coming week.\r\nExCel London offers good space for those need hospital beds and recovery facilities.","additional_details":"As London has highest number of infected cases and mortality it is essential to think in advance in regards to facilities needed and with minimum spending ExCel conference centre could change to a big hospital.\r\nWhat Chinese did in days by building 1000 beds hospital we can do it in London too.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T09:10:53.326Z","updated_at":"2020-03-27T18:54:31.461Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T18:54:31.464Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T09:22:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since this petition was started, it has been announced that the ExCel Centre in London will be converted into a hospital. You can find out more here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/new-nhs-nightingale-hospital-to-fight-coronavirus/ \r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: \r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305983,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305983.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow university students in halls of residents to end their tenancy early.","background":"Those who have chosen to leave university accommodation should be able to end their tenancy early. Some students are still due to pay thousands to housing companies when many do not have face to face university contact and neither do they have full use of their common areas.","additional_details":"Force university accommodation companies to allow students to check out early and not pay or be refunded any left over weeks. Many students have been isolated at their homes, not their halls.\r\nWith new measures also taking place to prevent guests and present the use of common areas, tenancy should be ended early.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T16:14:18.820Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:01:12.254Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:09:07.793Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T16:17:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304855\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306034,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306034.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Get university to reimburse students accommodation fee for the last term","background":"We want the government or parliament to get all university that has closed due to COVID-19 pay back the last term accommodation fee to students as they have gone home due to the virus.","additional_details":"The reason why we want this to happen is because it is much safer to be at home where there is food and medicine from your parents, incase we get the virus, in addition as university student we don’t have a lot of money to stay stocked up while everyone is bulk buying and there is nothing left. Furthermore some students will have to pay rent back at home while the university rent too while we are not staying there and the accommodation isn’t being used which isn’t fair as this is for our own health and well-being.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T17:32:19.464Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:01:12.331Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:09:07.945Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T17:42:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304855\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306427,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306427.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give all key workers listed by UK government during COVID-19 crisis a pay rise!","background":"Many of the key workers listed as needed to keep the UK going are the lowest paid. The Conservatives described many of them as “unskilled” just a month ago. ‬\r\n\r\n‪The UK Government & Parliament must ensure they are given a permanent pay rise for putting their (and their families) health on the line.","additional_details":"It is a long standing & grave injustice that those listed as key workers during the COVID-19 Crisis are some of the lowest paid in society. Many of those listed have been derided as “unskilled”. \r\n\r\nThey cannot be expected to put their and their families health on the line for those with the means to self-isolate without being given at the very least a genuine living wage now & going forward. \r\n\r\nTheir bills/expenses should also be covered for their service to our citizens during this crisis.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-20T09:58:36.605Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T06:00:38.000Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T06:00:22.591Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T10:11:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Government is not responsible for setting the salary of most key workers, or setting minimum wages for particular sectors, but you may wish to sign petitions calling for the following actions:\n\nMake hazard pay mandatory for key workers in the midst of COVID 19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307619\n\nGive all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\n\nPay bonus to all key workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\n\nIncentivise NHS staff during the COVID19 outbreak by making wages untaxable: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304595\n\nIncrease pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\n\nBonus for emergency services personnel working due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303306\n\nMake the minimum wage equal for all ages and increase to at least £10: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301749\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306368,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306368.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Children to have time back at school after covid19.","background":"After covid 19, all children to return to there school classes for a minimum of 4 weeks and have time to see there friends and say goodbye. This is especially important for years 6 and 11 who will be moving on to other schools and education providers.","additional_details":"Make sure our children get the normal adjustment time before educational transition. Especially children in year 6 and year 11. Not only will these children miss out on there exams but many will be missing school trips, camps, graduation days and proms. These are the things you take forward and remember for years to come. If school changes happen without transition time this could have a huge impact on many children and especially those children with additional needs.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-20T08:27:50.983Z","updated_at":"2020-04-17T09:07:49.534Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-17T09:07:49.537Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T09:05:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/305213\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here:\r\nhttps://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/ \r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak. \r\n \r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n \r\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305755,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305755.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Immediately pay all members of the NHS, health-workers and carers a £2000 bonus.","background":"NHS Staff, Health-Workers and Carers are at the forefront of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they are amongst the lowest paid public servants. These workers deserve more. With school closures, pressures of caring for the sick and dying these workers face hardship.","additional_details":"In every Press Conference the Prime Minister pays tribute to the NHS and their increased workload. In return for this extra pressure on an already maxed-out service we, the general public, ask the Government to pay a finite £2,000 out of the £34bn the Chancellor recently earmarked.\r\nWith 1.5m NHS employees + cleaning/catering contractors this will equate to a £3.5bn cost or 10% of the earmarked money.\r\n\r\nFor lowest paid workers this equates to a 7% increase and for the average doctor - 3.3%.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T10:02:31.910Z","updated_at":"2020-04-02T08:21:16.318Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-02T08:21:16.321Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T11:09:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306242,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306242.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Supermarkets to have designated hours for the elderly AND key workers (COVID-19)","background":"Some supermarkets have already started designated hours for the elderly in response to COVID-19. Include ‘key workers’ in this. Make this so that every supermarket can offer a consistent time whereby our most vulnerable citizens and most needed workers can get what they need when they need it most.","additional_details":"As recently as today, our elderly and key workers (e.g. NHS front line) who are working tirelessly throughout the country to protect us against COVID-19 are going without. When they get to the supermarkets, supplies are so low or non-existent that they are struggling to get what they need when they need it most. This has to stop. If we are in it together, then we must all be in it together. Everyone, for everyone, with everyone. https://mobile.twitter.com/BBCLookNorth/status/1240687667265843202","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T22:44:54.461Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T15:03:05.006Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T15:03:05.008Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T07:33:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The opening arrangements for supermarkets are a matter for individual retailers, not the Government or Parliament. A number of retailers have announced plans to open early for elderly or vulnerable customers, and NHS workers. You should contact your local supermarket to find out if they have put such arrangements in place.\r\n\r\nThe Government has made certain changes to enable supermarkets to work together during the coronavirus outbreak, particularly to serve customers who are elderly, ill or vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supermarkets-to-join-forces-to-feed-the-nation\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307613,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307613.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Provide life insurance cover for NHS staff, risking their lives, during Covid19","background":"Provide life insurance cover for each NHS healthcare worker, equal to lifetime NHS earnings, in case they die, during Corona virus pandemic, with diagnosis of Corona +ve.\r\n\r\nHealthcare workers need assurance that families and loved ones will get financial stability, if they die, while saving lives","additional_details":"Healthcare workers are putting their own lives at risk, while providing care for patients, suspected and proven cases of Corona virus.\r\n\r\nWe know that there is not enough PPE equipment to use as Universal precautions, while dealing with all patients. Testing for suspected cases is limited, based on high risk symptoms, travel and contact history. This invariably means healthcare workers are at higher risk than anyone else, even if they follow all recommended measures.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T19:06:21.515Z","updated_at":"2020-04-22T17:33:44.726Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-22T17:33:37.374Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T19:20:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"NHS staff who are part of the NHS pension scheme are already entitled for their family to receive a payment should they die in service.\r\n\r\nYou can find our more here:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/employee-section/understanding-my-statement/benefits-payable-death"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307659,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307659.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Economic assistance to self employed and freelancers during COVID-19","background":"For the UK government to provide economic assistance to the self employed and freelancers - such as those within the Film, TV and other industries - who are suffering unforeseen financial challenges that could have a profound effect on thousands of people across the country.","additional_details":"The UK Film and TV industry is facing an unprecedented challenge as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Most productions have halted, leaving all crew, especially self employed and freelancers, without any form of income and with the potential for months without work.\r\n\r\nOther industries face similar challenges. I'd like the government to provide support to self employed and freelancers in all industries at this critical time.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T20:14:20.042Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:11:12.332Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:11:03.630Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T20:34:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305845,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305845.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Provide adequate protective clothing for NHS staff","background":"Act immediately to provide all hospitals with adequate protective clothing.  Boris Johnson stated that the U.K. has stock piles of protective clothing  - so why is it not being used","additional_details":"The greatest scandal of BJ’s government is their lack of care for NHS staff. They are being put at life threatening risks by Coronavirus due to the lack of or inadequate protective clothing.\r\nAt the best of times there is a shortage of doctors and nurses and we still expect them to give us their all. It is quite unacceptable that they should be subjected to such risks with a high risk of contracting Coronavirus and possible death. Several doctors have said they feel just like cannon fodder","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T12:10:07.278Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:02:12.381Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:02:00.278Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T12:47:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304243\n\nAdvice on the use of personal protective equipment is a matter for Public Health England, not the Government or Parliament.\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coranavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305979,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305979.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Lower the newly increased council tax bills during the Covid-19 Pandemic","background":"Lower all council tax bills that have just increased during the Covid-19 pandemic.","additional_details":"After receiving a new council tax bill on 19/03/2020, I soon realised they have increased the bill. Due to many people having to self isolate, or are unable to work due to school closures, there are limited income. The increase of council tax bills  is an insensitive act whilst they’re aware that people of the UK and Local Authority areas are struggling for income due to self isolating or unable to work due to school closures and this being their only source of childcare.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T16:02:45.363Z","updated_at":"2020-03-27T09:24:28.442Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T09:24:28.444Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T16:16:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303274\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":597717,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/597717.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make pre-marital asset protection part of family law","background":"We ask the Government to change marital law to safeguard assets held ahead of marriage. Currently there is no automatic recognition of an individual's financial situation prior to marriage or civil partnership; prenuptial agreements are not commonplace and the Courts are not obliged to follow them.","additional_details":"No-one enters into a union expecting it to break up, yet one third of them do, with many individuals losing family contributions and savings generated before marriage.  This change in law will protect families by allowing parents to make financial sacrifices to help their children and will encourage individuals to further their education, careers & business without fear of later loss.  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The government needs to allow all third year courses to retake in autumn 2020 to reduce the impact of this pandemic on degrees and classifications.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T10:13:32.706Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:02:20.146Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-30T09:12:53.115Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T11:20:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about exams are a matter for exam boards and individual schools, not the UK Government or Parliament. You can read the decision made by exam boards on what will happen to exams here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-details-on-exams-and-grades-announced\n\nIf you want the Government to review the decision to use previous data to calculate exam grades, you may wish to sign this petition:\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306773\n\nAs a result of the large numbers of petitions people have tried to start on this issue, and following a large number of questions it received from petitioners about exams, the Petitions Committee asked the Government about the impact of coronavirus on schools and exams.\n\nWatch all the questions and responses:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHWDlzlxfA&feature=youtu.be&t=3771\n\nWatch the responses to the following questions:\n\nWhat was the reasoning behind the timing of school closures?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h3m16s\n\nWhat is happening with exams including GCSEs, A-levels, and SATs?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h4m35s\n\nWhat measures are in place to protect vulnerable children, those on free school meals, and the teachers and other staff who are still working in schools?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h7m09s\n\nWhen might schools re-open?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1hm12s\n\nExam cancellations and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:\n\nYoung Minds:\nhttps://youngminds.org.uk/\n\nChildren’s Society:\nhttps://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people\n\nChildline:\nhttps://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nUK Government website:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558101,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558101.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the use of the Acronym BAME Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic","background":"As a Global Intersectionality Campaigner it is critical to stop using generic labelling and start dignifying people with specific ethnic identities that they proudly use to describe themselves. BAME is not a term that reflects the lives, experience and diverse cultural identities of modern Britain.","additional_details":"Originally BME, its roots stem from the idea of \"political blackness\", a term used in the anti-racist movement in '70s. BAME is widely used by decision makers in government, public bodies and media despite research carried out by the Race Disparity Unit at the Cabinet Office which found very few British people recognised 'BAME' and even less knew what it actually stood for. It’s misleading, racist and uninformative to band every minority in to one 4 letter acronym. It’s time for that to change.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T12:26:01.122Z","updated_at":"2020-11-16T08:51:52.662Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-16T08:51:52.665Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-09T09:49:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nStop using the umbrella term BAME or BME to categorise all ethnic minorities: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/329073\r\n\r\nUndertake an equality impact assessment on the use of the label BAME: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549619"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306565,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306565.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make Universities Extended Dissertation Deadline Due to Disruption from Covid-19","background":"Most universities haven't delayed/extended deadlines for third year undergraduate dissertations completely disregarding disruption to study and access to facilities and resources. We are petitioning for the Government to make universities extend these deadlines for the benefit of those students.","additional_details":"There has been a huge disruption to study and access to most resources across most university campuses - with some students left unable to access the specialist facilities they need to complete their dissertation. Another contribution to this issue is the fact that our university departments are now completely unstaffed, and therefore we cannot access any immediate academic or well-being support on campus if we need it. The deadline must be extended to reflect the disruption that many face now.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-20T13:44:59.259Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:05:19.572Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:05:09.554Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T13:51:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about university teaching, assessments and exams are a matter for individual universities, and decisions about university admissions are a matter for individual universities and UCAS, not the UK Government or Parliament.\n\nIf you have concerns about admissions you should raise these with UCAS, and if you have concerns about your university's arrangements for teaching and assessment you should raise these with your university or the Office for Students, which regulates the higher education sector.\n\nWe understand that the current situation is stressful for many people, including students. Student Minds, a mental health charity for students, is collating guidance and developing resources to support students experiencing stress as a result of the current situation, which you may find useful: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}