Submitted on Wednesday 25th June 2025
Rejected on Monday 21st July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
NHS to evolve to allow both parents to stay with babies and children in hospital
Allow fathers to stay in hospital with their babies or young children alongside mums. Their presence supports bonding, reduces stress, aids the mother’s recovery, and improves outcomes. Both parents are essential — policies must reflect and support that.
Fathers play a vital role in their child’s care and emotional well-being. Being separated during hospital stays causes stress, weakens bonding, and leaves mothers without essential support. Allowing dads to stay supports the whole family. Government policy must reflect the importance of both parents.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Decisions about this are a matter for the NHS, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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