• Stop the cruel rationing of hearing aids
    The reason we want the NHS to stop rationing hearing aids and also asking you to sign this petition is because people who are hard of hearing you can experience isolation and that can result in depression. By denying hearing aids you are denying the right of people to become active members of the community and enjoying a good quality of life.. Hearing Aids have been available on the NHS when needed since 1948 and should remain a routine provision. The average cost of a hearing from a private provider is £3000 for a pair of hearing aids this is why 84% of people get their hearing aids via the NHS. The health problems caused by isolation will cost the NHS far more.
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    Created by Yvonne Parmenter
  • Northwich 100% clean energy by 2050
    It reflects international aspirations but tells our national and global leaders that our community is ahead of them in our desire to leave fossil fuels in the ground. It is accepted that we cannot burn 70-80% of the fossil fuels we have in known reserves, yet we continue to subsidise the fossil fuel industries. It makes no sense. Future reserves, from fracking for example, would simply add to a pool of fuel we should not and indeed cannot, use.We still burn coal for electricity generation, yet a recent EU report reveals that pollution from this costs the NHS £80 million per annum, let alone the suffering of those affected by the pollution. If our town commits to this, at a time when it is being modernised, it can show itself to be forward looking and to be developing away from its former 19th century self.
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    Created by Paul Mathias
  • Give Londoners first choice on the housing market
    People who live and work in London are being priced out of their own city. Something must be done to give London back to londoners.
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    Created by Ivan Seminerio
  • Make the B2177 between Southwick and Boarhunt safe.
    The stretch of road between Southwick and Boarhunt consists of two long, sweeping corners which certain motorists seem to see as an invitation to speed excessively. It is used as a racetrack by so-called "Drifters". Tragically, 3 motorists have lost their lives on this road since December 2013. Enough is enough. It is time to make this area safe for local residents and road users alike.
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    Created by Jonathan Aylett
  • Award Honours to mens and womens sports teams equally
    Awarding honours in such a clearly gender specific way does nothing to encourage young women and girls to believe that participating in sport will be considered as worthy and respected as that of male participation. Women's sport receives less funding, coverage and sponsorship than men's, by adjudging the pinnacle of Women's Rugby to be so much less worthy of Honour reinforces the status quo. Any man who believes a girl has as much right as a boy to achieve success in sports and to be recognised for that success should feel the need to sign this petition.
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    Created by Paul Phillips
  • Protect the Independent Living Fund in Walsall
    If ILF funding is not ring-fenced, the money could be used to "plug holes" elsewhere in the council's budget. We believe disabled people have the right to the same chances in life as the non-disabled. We don't want to be forced into institutions - we want the support to live full lives in our own homes. This is a small request when you consider all the other things that "life" has already denied the disabled.
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    Created by Christine Stringer Picture
  • Keep Open Stafford Railway Station's Ticket Office
    Virgin Trains propose a reduction in staff numbers, replacing people with increased ticket machines. Maintaining existing staff numbers will protect jobs for local people. Ticket machines can not deliver the current level of customer service such as reserving seats for frequent travellers with season tickets or identifying the lowest cost ticket for customers.
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    Created by Jane Kennedy
  • Boycott 'Which?' to stop TTIP
    Possible benefits to consumers are the trump card for those supporting TTIP. Despite the organisation's good work in other areas on behalf of UK consumers, 'Which?' is currently giving key support to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The narrow possible consumer benefits of lower prices are minimal compared with the potential broad consumer damage from this so-called 'trade' agreement. The dangers of lowered standards in chemical and food health and safety, the provision for corporations to sue our government for any regulatory changes that hit their future profits, the blocking of any renationalising of public services like the NHS plus expected job losses, are ways that TTIP will profoundly affect consumers beyond a few possible price reductions. 'Which?' is allowing itself to be used to justify this bill of corporate rights. A shift in the position of consumer organisations will potentially kill this deal and 'Which?' is our UK responsibility. We call for a boycott of 'Which?' until it changes its position and ceases to support TTIP.
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    Created by linda kaucher
  • Gender neutral toilets
    Why are they needed? Gender is more complex than a simple male/female binary. For trans or androgynous people the simple everyday activity of using the toilet may be stressful. If their physical appearance doesn’t fit gender norms they may be challenged when using gendered toilet facilities, which can be very distressing. Obliging someone to use a designated accessible toilet isn’t acceptable, since it is sends the message that they are not a ‘Genuine’ male or female. It is also best to leave accessible toilets available for use by people with disabilities, some of whom may have an unpredictable and urgent need to use the toilet. .
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    Created by Alyson Malach
  • Keep Union Jack on British Driving Licences
    Wales is part of great Britain.
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    Created by Glyn Jones
  • Dangers of Sky Lanterns
    Sky lanterns may look pretty, but the frames can kill or harm farm animals, and the candles are a major risk to crop yields and buildings. They are also a potential danger near airports as they can distract pilots, and the Coastguards are concerned as they can be mistaken for distress flares. They add little to enjoyment, and the problems with them far outweigh any fun people find in them. They should be banned.
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    Created by Tim Wells
  • Ban private cars in Central London
    We have critical levels of pollution, congestion and obesity in London. Our children have the highest levels of obesity in the EU. In Holland and Denmark where more than 50% of children cycle to school they have less than half the obesity levels. Children and adults are also suffering from health issues caused by dangerous chemicals from car exhausts. At present cars dominate our roads in Central London even though the large majority of households do not own a car (69% in the city, 63% in Westminster). Many more people would like to cycle and walk but find the number of deaths and injuries from motorised traffic off putting (tragically 1,216 fatal and serious injuries in London the year ending June 2014) Please help us make this radical change in London's transport system and reclaim the streets for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy without fear.
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    Created by Rosalind Readhead