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Reduce the state pension age to 60 for long-term night shift workers.

Submitted by Michael Houlding on Saturday 15th October 2022

Published on Friday 28th October 2022

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 28th April 2023

Signatures: 57

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Reduce the state pension age to 60 for long-term night shift workers.

Petition Details

Reduce the state pension age of anyone who has worked night shifts as part of a shift pattern for 15 years or more continually. As people get older night shifts can become increasingly more difficult. The pressure on the NHS could also be reduced as a result if these pensioners are healthier.

Additional Information

Studies have shown that long-term shift work can significantly reduce life expectancy and increase the likelihood of serious illness including cancer and heart disease. There are so many professions that we as a country rely upon such as nurses, police, firemen, factory workers and many more. The choice of not working night shifts isn't an option for many people carrying out these roles.


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