PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Urgently review NHS England's Hyperbaric Contract to protect Diver Safety
We call on Parliament / the UK Government to urgently review NHS England’s decision to remove contracts for three emergency recompression (hyperbaric) chambers located in the Wirral, Midlands & Hull as of 1 October 2025. This creates a critical gap in diver safety & emergency response capabilities.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
Diver safety mustn't be dictated by postcode.
This decision leaves a vast area (from Aberdeen to Gt Yarmouth) without ANY emergency recompression provision.
Decompression sickness ("the bends") is life-threatening. It requires immediate hyperbaric treatment. Without these facilities lives will be lost. Survivors may face permanent, life-altering injuries.
We urge Parliament to debate this decision & safety implications, to ensure equitable, nationwide emergency care for divers is maintained