Petition · past parliament
People with permanent disabilities can apply for disability benefits immediately
Closed
402 signatures
What the petition asks
Disabled benefits like PIP (formerly DLA), the Personal Independence Payment, make people wait 3 months before they can apply. Many other forms of help such as blue badges also require PIP as a form of proof of disability. Disabilities such as the loss of a limb should be allowed PIP immediately.
About PIP
https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility
https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility
Timeline
| 9 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
402
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.