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.

23 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
3
Signature Deadline
Friday 23rd January 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 123

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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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