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.
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- 02 JUN 2025Petition rejectedoperational
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for. Decisions about closing hyperbaric chambers are a matter for NHS England, rather than a decision about policy or legislation that is made by the Government or Parliament.
- 16 MAY 2025Petition created
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