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Support For Survivors of Sexual Abuse/RapeIt's takes decades for the majority of children that have endured abuse, sexual abuse and/or rape to come forward and when they do they will not physically represent the abused child that they were. This can initially cause a problem in the victim being believed and/or coming forward. But it needs to be understood that the abuse endured has a long term negative effort on the child, rewiring their brains and damaging their development. The child most likely grew up in a situation where it was known by others, including adults, that the abuse was happened and no one did anything. This leads to the child growing up to believe it was normal practice. It isn't until they are an adult, starting their own family or joining a family via a partner that they begin to notice the differences. It is shameful that a Local Authority can say that they are not responsible or liable for what the child endured while under their care. It can not be OK for the local authority to not be held accountable for the abuse. The law needs to show the victims that they support them 100% and understand. The law needs to support the victim to sue the local authority for financial support to fund counselling and therapy. To help the victim to access education again so they can gain back the chances that they lost. The law needs to hold all the local authorities that have children in their care, either in a LA accommodation or not 100% responsible for the physical, emotional and developmental well being for the said child. Even when this means using an outside agency/business that the LA pays.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sid Spencer
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Healthy start vouchers should be able to purchase milk alternatives not just cows milkI feel we should be fighting for this change to be able to provide the right milk alternatives for children who are in low income families. And its important for their development just as much as cows milk. I am a single mother who has a child who needs milk alternatives in her diet due to having a milk allergy. I receive healthy start vouchers and these do not allow to buy milk alternatives with the vouchers i really think that they should be used to purchase milk alternatives as well as cows milk, fruit, veg and pulses. Milk alternatives are similar prices to cows milk but come in a 2 litre carton which lasts up to 3 days depending on how much a child drinks. When you are on a very low income it gets expensive and its essential your child has this as a source of nutrition. I would be grateful if you can take time to consider this as a change to healthy start vouchers as this is a must in so many young children's lives and many of these children are of low income families in receipt of these vouchers.38 of 100 SignaturesCreated by ashlea cunningham
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Make new parent's lives easier!Improve the partner/paternity leave offering: • Children are safer • Better for the partner • Support for the mother (particularly important during the postpartum period) - better outcomes for mother and baby • Bring in line with many other countries • Studies show there is no negative impact to the economy3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by sian howson
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Let childminders in Wales relax their under 5 ratio for continuity of care in line with EnglandThis rule of 3 jnder 5 is inconvenient to families and childminders across Wales when we have to decline extra hours to existing families when childminders in England van deviate away from NMS if they risk assess.250 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Jane May
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Security Cameras at Play areasThis is important to keep our children safe and let people know they are there to make it harder for children to go missing at child hot spots3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Nicole Feveyear
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Make Dominion Road in Worthing safer for pedestrians and cyclistsThis stretch of road incorporates 2 primary schools and a high school, not to mention the other schools in the local area which are connected by dominion road. Our aim is to show the council that basic road measures could make a big difference. For example a crossing on dominion rd/ way junction and one at the Southdown/Angola road junction. A cycle lane would improve children's safety when riding to school and decrease traffic as well as improving air quality.52 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lizzie Chilvers
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Put a crossing on Claremont RoadTo allow local children and local community to cross the road safely.210 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Jayne Brady
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Stop Chelmsford Bereavement Charge IncreaseThe Chelmsford City Council are proposing to increase bereavement charges by around 12%. We are in the midst of a global pandemic which has seen many families lose loved ones and many lose their livelihoods, whether it's jobs or businesses. The financial hardship many people are facing right now is severe. This petition calls for local councillors to get behind the residents they represent and speak against the proposal to increase this charge. This cost will be passed on from funeral directors to grieving families. When a family member dies, we have no choice but to pay this charge. This petition must close on 11th February 2020.39 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Seena Shah
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Furlough to be made law for Parents struggling with ChildcareCompanies are not offering Parents Furlough, even upon request they are refusing. This is causing lots of stress for Parents without any care for the children. They are offering unpaid leave and many families cannot survive.12 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Charlene Lant
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Financial help for parents forced to take unpaid leave due to self isolation and school closuresThis is something that is going to affect many families during this lockdown period, granted the schools are open for key worker children but for many this isn’t the case. Not everyone can work from home and as companies are not obliged to pay anyone who needs to take leave to care for their child I believe the government have neglected to consider the financial impact this will have on those that are forced to take unpaid leave to care for their children at home. Who can actually afford unpaid leave? There are no benefits available for people who are employed but earning nothing due to this situation. The same goes for those having to self isolate as their child has come into contact with someone who’s tested positive, there is no financial assistance for this anywhere. The £500 from the local authority does not cover children.19 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lindsey Forbes
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Extend theory driving test since we have lost a year in lockdownPeople have lost driving time and had tests postponed for over a year and now many are expiring. The last update from the standards agency was march last year on the website and it is blatantly unfair5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by David Dalton
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Make Rob Burrow BBC sports personality of the yearTo show dedication and support to him and his family. Also prove rugby is much loved by many and we are one big family. This man deserves that award he is fighting hard It will also show the importance against the fight against motor neuron disease41 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Alex Love
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