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Introduce legal minimum ratios of care home staff to residents

Submitted by Anca Gabriela Calin on Monday 15th September 2025

Published on Thursday 9th October 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 9th April 2026

Signatures: 126

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care home staff ~ care homes ~ care staff ~ Dignity ~ Families ~ Homes ~ level ~ lonely ~ Minimum ~ place ~ Safety ~ Staff ~ Standards ~ Upsetting

Petition Action

Introduce legal minimum ratios of care home staff to residents

Petition Details

We call on the Government to introduce minimum staff-to-resident ratios in all care homes, so every resident receives the attention, dignity, and safety they deserve.

Additional Information

Currently, many care homes operate with staffing levels that are too low, which can leave residents feeling lonely, upset, ignored, or neglected. This can also place enormous strain on care staff and families, contributing to burnout, stress, and unsafe conditions. We feel it is time that dignity, safety, and companionship for care home residents are prioritised through clear, enforceable standards.


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