Why a Government Petition Was the Next Step

The decision to launch a government petition was deliberate.

Elizabeth’s Wish is about system-level change, and system-level change requires public visibility. A petition creates a formal mechanism for that visibility, a way to demonstrate that this issue resonates beyond one family.

The petition is not a substitute for policy work or political engagement. It complements them.

By placing Elizabeth’s Wish into the parliamentary petition process, the campaign moves from a personal initiative to a public concern. It allows supporters to take a simple action that contributes to collective pressure for change.

Importantly, the petition also provides legitimacy. Once published, it becomes part of the official parliamentary record. It signals that this issue deserves attention.

For families affected by poor dementia care, signing the petition is often a way to channel frustration, grief, or concern into something constructive. For others, it is an opportunity to act before the issue becomes personal.

The petition exists because silence has never protected anyone.

You can sign the petetion here - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753286

Signing the petition is not about politics. It is about recognition.

Recognition that dementia care in hospitals is inconsistent.Recognition that families are too often left distressed and unheard. Recognition that harm which is predictable and preventable should never be accepted as normal.

Every signature represents a person who understands that this issue could affect them, their parents, their grandparents, or themselves in the future.

The petition gives voice to those who may not have the energy, time, or platform to speak out, carers exhausted by experience, families still grieving, patients unable to advocate for themselves.

Change does not begin with policy alone. It begins with people saying: this is not good enough.