This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Halt cuts to Gateshead care for terminally ill patients
Gateshead Council’s cabinet will launch a consultation on proposals to place the running of in-house home care and supported living services into the private sector, should councillors approve recommendations on Tuesday.
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Gateshead Council’s cabinet will launch a consultation on proposals to place the running of in-house home care and supported living services into the private sector, should councillors approve recommendations on Tuesday.
Patients receiving end of life care, dementia sufferers and people who have suffer from Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis or who have had a stroke, are among those who could be affected by any potential change in care providers.
Private care makes profits out of death.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The operation of care services in Gateshead is the responsibility of your local council.
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https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillor
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http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council%20and%20Democracy/GatesheadPetitionScheme.aspx
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