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PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Require workplaces/schools to allow people to leave due to period pain

I want workplaces/schools to be required to allow workers/students to go home for period pain. I want the Government to act because I think it's unfair that sometimes people who are suffering are denied the chance to leave.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
97
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 97/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 97/100,000
Background
Some people have conditions that make periods so painful they can’t walk. I think they need support, not refusal. Stress can worsen period pain, and with school and work stress, shouldn’t people get a break? Period pain can also distract from lessons and tasks, which could cause people to fall behind.