Closed petition Create a legal right for adults in hospital care to a named advocate

Legally ensure every adult patient has the right to a named advocate or support person with them throughout their hospital stay, similar to rights given to children.

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As a paediatric nurse, I see daily the positive impact of allowing parents to stay with children. I think adults should have this right too. This change would improve care, dignity, and recovery outcomes.

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463 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 463 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 23 January 2026
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