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Petition: Pernicious Anaemia - Remove restrictions on Vitamin B12 jabs1 in 1000 people in this country suffer from this vitamin deficiency, the injection costs 55 pence and yet the NHS limits patients to 4 per year, why? In an age when more expensive treatments are freely sanctioned why is this cheap and effective treatment to thousands restricted. It makes no sense either economically or from a health perspective. Please help to change it.1,571 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Brian Harper
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Unlock Previously Owned Phones without ChargeThis is important, because we can't all afford to buy new phones, and even on contract phones are expensive. "This is the modern way of business", I was quoted by one obstructive Customer Services Advisor. When companies are making hundred's of millions of pounds every year, why are they charging people when they have ALREADY HAD VALUE out of the phones; especially when they are willing to unlock the phone for free for a previous customer, but how many people know that person to find them and ask them to call the company. This isn't about the plight of a people, and I'm not asking the companies to go bust handing out free phones, but in the age where having access to reliable communication and technology is key to progressing, making that accessible for everyone is still important. This isn't just about mobile phone companies, but any big company and organisations in general, taking value twice at the expense of the average person and being rude and obstructive when asked why.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Alec Tubridy
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Remove filibustering from Parliament with 'Just a Minute' rules.Filibustering is an unfair tactic used against the spirit of democracy in Parliament. Just a Minute rules would make debates much more fair, democratic and and entertaining, and encourage many more people to take an active interest in politics.50 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Philip McGinity
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Professionalize PIP AssessmentsPlease watch DISPATCHES if you can. At present the people doing this work are employed by Capita and the emphasis appears to be on getting as many assessments completed in as little time as possible, with little regard to 'duty of care' or the personal impact on vulnerable people.18 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Shirley Grout
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Save Dance TunnelDance Tunnel is one of the most forward thinking small nightclubs in London and arguably the best nightclub full stop. It was announced today that the club will be closing in August due to Hackney Council’s overbearing licensing conditions that do not allow the club to open beyond 3am except on very rare special occasions. A 3am closing time means that the club is not financially viable. The club mostly makes its money at the bar (promoters usually take the door money). It only fills up after 12. Two hours is not enough time for the club to make enough money. I live close by on Brighton Road. I own my house with my partner of 10 years. I’m nearly 30, my friends are getting married and having kids. I have a professional, serious job. And I absolutely love going to the Dance Tunnel. The perception of nightclubs as dens of vice, frequented by an underclass of drug addicts is what appears to be driving Hackney’s strict licensing laws. But this is absurd. Normal people travel long distances to see DJs that have traveled long distances at the Dance Tunnel because it’s such a great place. They come to dance and forget about work, not to cause trouble. The ethos is unlike any other club in London. People go for the music. Everyone is friendly. The door staff even once took care of a chocolate bread and butter pudding that I had in my bag. The owner, Dan Beaumont, owns an ever growing number of small businesses in Hackney and further afield. Voodoo Rays, his pizza place above the Dance Tunnel, is expanding to Croydon. The Council should be supporting entrepreneurs like this. Instead, he will have to literally take his business elsewhere. I get that residents don’t want people puking in their gardens every weekend. And I can even sort of understand the policy of not granting new licenses outside “the strip”. But to force the closure of such a significant cultural asset is crazy. It makes me really, really sad. And angry. Because it doesn't make sense. The aggro on the street, the smashed bottles, the angry neighbours...these are, in part, a result of clubs closing at 3am, turfing everyone out at the same time, when people aren't ready to go home. Let them stay open a bit longer, and people will go home of their own accord, quietly. When they're done. So Hackney, please, please take another look and don't let this young but beautiful institution close. It's 100% in your hands.1,812 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by William Bradley
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Tell ALDI and others, to stop selling Slug Pellets.....they Kill More than Slugs!Lets kill slugs......and everything that eats them! The main predators of slugs in the UK are hedgehogs, frogs and wild birds, while microscopic predatory nematodes and carabid beetles can also be important. Last year the Aldi said: "We've looked into this and can now assure you that all of our products meet legal requirements and are in line with the market standards. We value your opinion and will be sure to pass your feedback on to the relevant department as our pesticides policy undergoes review this year. Thanks again - Aldi UK Facebook Team" Well yesterday I took a snap of the same SPECIAL BUY toxic product on sale in their store..........obviously Aldi don't care what they destroy........ Selling a product that contains poison in the form of Metaldehyde contradicts and conflicts with Aldi's Corporate Responsibility Policy. Three specific extracts from their CRP on the environment states: To us, a quality product also needs to be made responsibly, so that what we sell is produced with respect for the environment and workers. It's our job to ensure that what you buy at Aldi has been grown, caught or made with care for the environment and that the workers involved are treated fairly. We are working closely with our suppliers and industry partners to ensure you can trust what you buy at Aldi. We are convinced that long term business success can only be achieved if we additionally assume responsibility for people and the environment. On the instructions of the product, in capital letters it states: SINCE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS METALDEHYDE WHICH IS A POISON AND CAN KILL IF EATEN. IT MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. SCATTER PELLETS THINLY. On the product under Environmental Protection, it also states: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container The Pesticide Action Network UK published an article that says: "There is widespread concern that there has been an unacceptable number of poisoning incidents especially involving domestic pets, wild animals and birds." There are many safe alternative to using this type of poisonous product, so PLEASE remove it from your stores Aldi, (and other high street businesses/garden centres, etc, etc) and offer safe, none toxic alternatives.2,751 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by John Brown
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Bring Back the beepI know there are controls for the blind but they don't always work and the beeping sound was useful for all ages.6 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Amanda Childs
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Don't force Clifton Green Primary School to become an academyNo two schools are alike. But the government doesn't seem to agree. It wants to rush through plans to force every single school in England to become an academy the type of school paid for by taxpayers, but run by businesses, sponsors or trusts. Many teachers and parents are already standing against the plans, saying that they're "a step towards privatisation", ignore local views, and could force some schools to close. One size does not fit all, and local parents and teachers should have a say in the future of our school. ------ If this isn't your local school, click here to sign your local petition, or start one if no-one else has yet: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-campaign-for-your-school374 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Amy Kerr
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Save Catfield FenTo prevent Catfield fen, 'the jewel in the crown of the Broads,' from being destroyed. Our website http://savecatfieldfen.org/ tells the full story.31 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Tim Harris
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SAVE CINDERFORD POOL AND LEISURE CENTREThe Forest of Dean community are about to have one of their most precious facilities stolen because of a wrangle between the council and a local academy over funding. Currently the leisure centre and pool hosts football clubs, indoor and outdoor netball, squash, group exercise ,tennis childrens' and adults' swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, Cinderford and district swimming club and a host of other activities. It is a jewel of the community continually hosting thousands of people hours on a regular basis for wholesome and healthy physical activity and social interaction: *Come see our swimming club members both young and old swimming their hearts out *Talk to the coaches who dedicate so much of ther lives to volunteer for us *Hear about masters swimmers who are soon to compete in european championships at the london olympic aquatic centre *Learn about swimmers who regularly compete in county and national competitions *See the social benefits of exercise and club membership it will do your heart good and help you to understand what is about to be lost as there is nowhere in the area with spare pool time or facilities to accommodate our club. without cinderford pool so much will tragically be lost. It absolutely breaks my heart to realise that short term and short sighted political and financial decisions can take all of this away for ever. If the district council and local mp mark harper allow this to happen they have clearly lost sight of their prime responsibility to maintain and care for the longterm health, fitness and welfare of our local community We deserve better from thoes who are paid to serve us2,074 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by JANE FAIRMAN
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Libraries not gymsClosing down library services is a short-sighted and irresponsible plan. Public libraries are an essential part of a functioning literate nation and play an important role in the life of the community. Our libraries are where people come together: they are a place where people come off the street to read the papers or use a computer; where kids do homework; where parents bring their toddlers to encourage a love of books; where diverse groups can meet..the list goes on.7 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Amanda Carter
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Don't force High Storrs School to become an academyNo two schools are alike. But the government doesn’t seem to agree. It wants to rush through plans to force every single school in England to become an academy – the type of school paid for by taxpayers, but run by businesses, sponsors or trusts. Many teachers and parents are already standing against the plans, saying that they’re ‘a step towards privatisation’, ignore local views, put profit before quality of education and could force some schools to close. One size does not fit all, and the pupils, teachers and parents of High Storrs School should have a say in the future of our school. #AintHighStorrsGotTimeForBeingAnAcademy #HighStorrsDoesntWantToBeAnAcademy105 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Ismail Mir
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