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Gynaecological Cancers and other women's health issues should NOT be treated on Maternity Units.Women's health issues can be very traumatic to deal with in terms of the emotional impact procedures such as hysterectomy can have. This can be worsened substantially when they have to try to do so in Maternity Units surrounded by others who are pregnant. Whilst the treatment itself may be gratefully received, this practice can worsen the impact on their mental state, slow their recovery and ultimately, cost the NHS more in the longer term. It is insensitive and inhumane. Woman are people, not just bodies and should be treated such.40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Alison Taylor
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Pedestrians in car parksRecently I saw a news item where a person was injured in a car park.In large car parks you could have to walk a considerable distance dodging cars to rech a safe area.2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by James Brighton
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Speed bumps on kintyre crescentTo keep our street residents and children safe12 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Catriona Ward
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Save Our Community HallIt is important to retain the use of the hall for all members of the Community. Re-building it half the size will exclude anyone who needs a reasonable space for their events.37 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Verity Page
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Stop Housing Association Removing My Mobility ScooterI can hardly walk and it is vital that my scooter is at my door at all times for my daily needs. I had a visit from 2 firemen who did not have a problem with it being there.12 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jan Quilietti
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Female Carers to have the right to wear company polo shirts in the summer months.This is important because female tunics are to heavy to wear in the summer months.8 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Liz McDougall
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Hold Schools accountable for illegal exclusion and disability discriminationLast year children and young people with autism were excluded 9,190 times in schools in the UK.42 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lorraine o'connor
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Pesticide Free DorkingTraces of at least 41 different types of pesticides can be found in our town of Dorking. These chemicals are devastating to our local, natural environment, contaminating our natural resources relied on by wildlife such as birds, bees and hedgehogs -- and they’re dangerous to humans too. Urban pesticide use is unnecessary. Hundreds of parishes, towns and cities around the world & across the UK have banned them - including London’s Hammersmith and Fulham, Lewes, Glastonbury, Waderidge and, locally, the Parish of Frensham. Pesticides are currently sprayed in our parks, our playgrounds, our schools, and our residential streets. These chemicals have been linked to an array of health problems, from neurological disorders to Parkinson’s Disease, with vulnerable people such as children, pregnant women and the elderly most at risk. Realistic alternatives to using these dangerous chemicals do exist. By choosing to use organic and non-toxic systems such as hot water and foam technology, Mole Valley Council can show the residents of Dorking that they care for our health and the welfare of our local natural environment, to create an impact now and for future generations.44 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Emma Randall-Milne
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Yiewsley recreation groundCommunit facilities are regularly taken away from South of the Borough, whilst the money is transferred to the North. Most of the South is designated as a deprived area.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Geoff Courtenay
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STOP using environmentally hazardous plastics for organics packaging!Whatishealthy.info petition that organic regulatory bodies ban any plastic materials from packaging of organic food that causes environmental hazards. For the plastic packaging to not cause environmental hazards, it must be fully recyclable and certified to circular economy regulations such as supported by Organics Council ®, to ensure it does not end up in landfills. Opting for organic products shall help both to keep nature and human health safe, but have you ever noticed what organic food in supermarkets is packed in? It is mostly non-recyclable plastic. In the modern world, where many companies switch to zero waste and circular economy, it is unacceptable that ‘organic’ is still allowed to be sold in landfilling plastic packaging. In the Organics Council ® 2018 organic food packaging environmental pollution survey on the major UK supermarkets’ own label packagings [6], the Organics Council ® found that only 4% of all organic food packaging is fully recyclable, while 90% contain plastic. Almost 40% of the products failed to provide sufficient information on packaging recyclability, with some suggesting that the customer should check for recyclability information from elsewhere, and some claiming the information can be found on the label while, in fact, it is absent. Soil Association Certification Ltd, the major organic certification body in the UK, claims to be ‘pioneers of protecting the environment’ and is proud of the fact that their regulations ‘go above and beyond legal requirements’. [1] Contrary to their claims, the Organics Council ® survey revealed that 94% of the goods they certified contain plastic in the packaging, and none of these are fully recyclable. Among all products, only 1% is fully recyclable! Another major UK company, Marks & Spencer, states that all their products are going to be 100% widely recycled by 2022. [2] Nevertheless, the Organics Council ® survey showed that so far, they are nowhere close to that goal when it comes to organic goods – none of their organic product packaging is currently fully recyclable. In the light of the facts, the major companies are not credible to live up to the promises that may be broken; we need to take action right now. Consider these facts about plastic: - 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced since the beginning of the synthetic materials industry; - almost 80% of this plastic has accumulated in the environment; [3] - plastic kills sea animals; [4] - plastic is also likely to end up on our plate. [5] We think by no means any goods that are not packaged in fully recyclable plastic shall be called 'organic'. ‘Organic’ is a synonym of ‘sustainable’, and everything labelled as such – both content and packaging – shall not harm our planet and our health; otherwise, it is no better than ordinary goods. Sign this petition to demand a ban on the use of polluting plastics in the organic industry and to only allow the use of fully sustainable packaging instead, in order for a product to be called ‘organic’. ________________ References: [1] www.soilassociation.org/blogs/2018/may/01/unwrapping-organic-packaging/ [2] www.packagingnews.co.uk/features/ms-plan-polymer-reasons-profile-kevin-vyse-05-01-2018 [3] www.advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782.full [4] www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/how-plastic-is-harming-animals-the-planet-and-us/ [5] www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/feb/14/sea-to-plate-plastic-got-into-fish [6] https://whatishealthy.info/stop-product-from-being-called-organic-when-its-packaging-is-landfilling-the-earth/23 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Whatishealthy .info
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ALL care staff MUST receive mandatory training in Learning Disabilities & AutismThere have been several cases reported involving early deaths of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, not just in our NHS. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) inspect all registered care providers against regulations in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) All registered care providers MUST provide mandatory training that is presented and is not just a paper exercise. Some of the key points that were raised in the LeDeR report (2018) which examined Mortality in individuals with Learning Disabilities include.. Just over half (57%) of the deaths were of males Most people (96%) were single Most people (93%) were of White ethnic background Just over a quarter (27%) had mild learning disabilities; 33% had moderate learning disabilities; 29% severe learning disabilities; and 11% profound or multiple learning disabilities. Approximately one in ten (9%) usually lived alone Approximately one in ten (9%) had been in an out-of-area placement19 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sarah Wiles
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Let Chesterfield High School year 8 2018 children choose 2 optionsChildren are feeling excluded and insignificant. Especially those that may be dyslexic and need the more practical subjects to show where their talents lie. Forcing a child to spend four years studying a subject that they find difficult rather than giving them the option to chose subjects they gave a chance at achieving a good grade and chance at getting into higher education, is outrageously unfair. Please give year 8 and future generations a fair chance to achieve their own goals and be happier in education.55 of 100 SignaturesCreated by lynne winstanley
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