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Make pre-bookable respite available in Sheffield for people living with dementia

Submitted on Monday 4th March 2019

Rejected on Monday 18th March 2019

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Make pre-bookable respite available in Sheffield for people living with dementia

Petition Details

With around 7000 people in Sheffield living with dementia, there are an equal number of family carers making physical & emotional sacrifices caring for them at home, thus saving the government millions of pounds. Currently there are less than 20 care homes in Sheffield offering pre-bookable respite.


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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. Decisions on adult social care in Sheffield are taken by Sheffield City Council.

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

You can also petition your local council - you can find out more here:

http://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/mgepetitionlistdisplay.aspx?bcr=1

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