Rejected petition Allow gyms to stay open during lockdown. They are essential for mental wellness.

Many people with mental health problems use the gym to improve their state of mind and as a place to go to feel safe. Gyms can be ventilated and social distancing plus regular cleaning can be used to keep everyone safe. Please consider allowing gyms to remain open.

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Lockdown is having severe impacts on all areas of society, especially on people’s mental health. This is a time when gyms may be the only thing keeping people well in some cases and are absolutely essential for those who are struggling with mental health. They can be used in a safe way with social distancing and cleaning, please reconsider closing them.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869

The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

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Date submitted 1 November 2020
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