Petitions/Make First Aid Training a mandatory part of the curriculum in schools
StatusOngoing
Opened14 Jul 2026
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Make first aid training mandatory in UK schools as part of the curriculum. We believe this will ensure a higher chance of survival for victims of attacks, medical emergencies & mental health crises. Not all students receive this now, and we feel the reward will be countless saved lives.

Currently, the UK sees a high number of sharp implement attacks, terror attacks and mental health crises. These, alongside regular medical emergencies claim many lives every year unexpectedly, many of which we believe could be prevented by comprehensive training in schools and colleges, which would not only teach the skills required, but develop the confidence to apply them. People don't rise to emergency situations, they fall back on their training.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Layla Moran
1Layla Moran MP
Oxford West and Abingdon
10
Danny Kruger
2Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
5
Freddie van Mierlo
3Freddie van Mierlo MP
Henley and Thame
5
Jo White
4Jo White MP
Bassetlaw
4
Mr Andrew Snowden
5Mr Andrew Snowden MP
Fylde
4
Olly Glover
6Olly Glover MP
Didcot and Wantage
3
Peter Lamb
7Peter Lamb MP
Crawley
2
Andy McDonald
8Andy McDonald MP
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
2
Caroline Nokes
9Caroline Nokes MP
Romsey and Southampton North
2
Linsey Farnsworth
10Linsey Farnsworth MP
Amber Valley
1