Petitions/Require ceiling hoists in all NHS A&E accessible toilets and cubicles.
StatusOngoing
Opened31 Jul 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Require all NHS A&E departments to have ceiling hoists in accessible toilets and treatment cubicles to ensure safe, dignified care for disabled patients.

Many disabled people require ceiling hoists for safe transfers and dignified care. We ask the Government to require all NHS A&E departments to provide at least one ceiling hoist in an accessible toilet and one in a treatment cubicle. Without this equipment, patients may face unsafe transfers, delays, discomfort, and loss of dignity. Providing ceiling hoists would improve accessibility, protect patients and staff, and ensure disabled people receive equal, safe emergency care.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Karin Smyth
1Karin Smyth MP
Bristol South
13
Kerry McCarthy
2Kerry McCarthy MP
Bristol East
11
Damien Egan
3Damien Egan MP
Bristol North East
4
Graham Stuart
4Graham Stuart MP
Beverley and Holderness
3
Max Wilkinson
5Max Wilkinson MP
Cheltenham
3
Sir Ashley Fox
6Sir Ashley Fox MP
Bridgwater
2
Claire Hazelgrove
7Claire Hazelgrove MP
Filton and Bradley Stoke
2
Naz Shah
8Naz Shah MP
Bradford West
1
Daniel Zeichner
9Daniel Zeichner MP
Cambridge
1
Sir Christopher Chope
10Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1