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Halt cuts to Gateshead care for terminally ill patients

Submitted on Saturday 16th January 2016

Rejected on Tuesday 19th January 2016

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

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Halt cuts to Gateshead care for terminally ill patients

Petition Details

Gateshead Council’s cabinet will launch a consultation on proposals to place the running of in-house home care and supported living services into the private sector, should councillors approve recommendations on Tuesday.

Additional Information

Gateshead Council’s cabinet will launch a consultation on proposals to place the running of in-house home care and supported living services into the private sector, should councillors approve recommendations on Tuesday.

Patients receiving end of life care, dementia sufferers and people who have suffer from Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis or who have had a stroke, are among those who could be affected by any potential change in care providers.

Private care makes profits out of death.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The operation of care services in Gateshead is the responsibility of your local council.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:

www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillor

Gateshead Council also has a petitions process. You can find out more about it here:

http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council%20and%20Democracy/GatesheadPetitionScheme.aspx

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