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.
Signatures
463
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 463/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 463/100,000
- 23 JAN 2026Petition closedFinal total: 463 signatures
- 23 JUL 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
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.