Petition · past parliament

Make the ESA assessment more fair for people with M.E./CFS and similar illness.

Closed 797 signatures

What the petition asks

There are many people in the UK who are being found fit for work when to most people they are obviously not. Many people who find it hard to even look after themselves are being asked to find work, which is leading to despair for them and their families. This over simple assessment needs changing.

Timeline

2 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 797
Status Closed
Opened 2 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.