Admit that PIP is neither fit for purpose, well administered, nor practical.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

PIP is ostensibly money to help those who cannot perform the basic life tasls around food, hygiene, communication and walking. As the benefit stands, the application process does not adequately measure the claimant's ability to do these things for various reasons and leads to much suffering.

1. The PIP form defines everyday words (eg reliably) in specific & misleading ways. The guide defining the terms used is neither included nor referenced in the application pack.
2. Many of the criteria used are ignorant/impractical, eg being able to stand and move 201m with two walking sticks counts as not having a mobility problem.
3. The decisions makers are allowed to ignore evidence from medical professionals despite being essential for an accurate picture of a patient's capabilities.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

You might like to sign this petition, which calls for the Government to review Personal Independence Payments:

Government to review PIP

Alternatively, you could start a new petition calling clearly for the specific changes you would like to see to the PIP process.

Timeline

20 Apr 2016	Petition opened for signatures
25 Apr 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Apr 2016

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