A number of petitions have been started in the UK calling on the government to help support families affected by the earthquakes.
So far nearly 3,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org called “Help! Easing and expediting family reunification due to the earthquake disaster in Türkiye”
In the description is a letter sent to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying “In light of these circumstances, I kindly request the creation of a special visa program that would allow the family members of UK citizens and Permanent Residents in Turkiye to reunite with their loved ones in UK. This would provide them with the necessary support and stability to cope with the aftermath of the earthquake.”