Petition · past parliament
Government must halt proposed changes to PIP
Closed
3,724 signatures
What the petition asks
many thousands are deeply concerned by the Government’s proposed new regulations for the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This is a vital benefit for many disabled adults, helping them meet the additional costs of living with their disability.
The proposals would change the descriptors (the things PIP claimants have to prove are problems for them) so that:
in the Mobility component, some aspects of “planning and following a journey” would no longer include situations that cause the individual “overwhelming psychological distress”
in the Daily Living component of PIP, some people who take medication to manage their condition may not be eligible any more.
There is more information about the proposals on the BBC News website
in the Mobility component, some aspects of “planning and following a journey” would no longer include situations that cause the individual “overwhelming psychological distress”
in the Daily Living component of PIP, some people who take medication to manage their condition may not be eligible any more.
There is more information about the proposals on the BBC News website
Timeline
| 8 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,724
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.