Petition · past parliament
change the rules so all assessments are carried out by doctor or specialist
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
as a disabled person or ill person it is degrading to have to sit in a room with an unqualified medical person, in any of the conditions you may suffer. a qualified doctor with proper knowledge would give a true account of the illness's or conditions.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand you're concerned about the way assessments are carried out but we're not exactly sure which assessments you are referring to.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We understand you're concerned about the way assessments are carried out but we're not exactly sure which assessments you are referring to.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 25 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Feb 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Feb 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.