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Review the PIP assessment process to make it fairer for people with epilepsy

Closed 5,443 signatures

What the petition asks

People with epilepsy are disproportionately discriminated against during the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process.
Of those who previously received DLA, 54% were denied PIP, this is the second highest rejection rate out of all health conditions and double the national average. Additionally, 65% of new claims for PIP were denied the benefit. However, of the third that appealed the decision 78% were granted PIP. This is evidence that a review must be undertaken into how people with epilepsy are assessed for PIP to make the system fairer.

Timeline

17 Jul 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 5,443
Status Closed
Opened 17 Jul 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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