Require weekly physical examinations of babies in local authority care
33
signatures
openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Emma Marion McIntoshOpened 31 July 2026
Background
We want the UK Parliament to pass legislation that requires nurses to carry out weekly physical examinations of all babies who are living under the care of local authorities, including babies in the foster and adoption system.
Additional details
We call for weekly examinations of babies in care to help reduce the risk of child abuse by foster or adoptive parents.
Where it’s popular
Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.
Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 773869.