Require all healthcare environments to be wheelchair accessible

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 21 January 2025Closed 21 July 2025

Background

To make it a legal requirement for all healthcare facilities to be fully accessible for wheelchair users. We think all MRI facilities should have plastic wheelchairs available, staff should be trained to assist patients with mobility impairments and accessibility protocols should be reviewed.

Additional details

We think there is a gap in accessible healthcare services. We think all healthcare environments should be fully accessible and equipped for patients with mobility impairments.

Where it’s popular

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 707276.