Petition · past parliament
Make an official exception card for those with hidden disability's
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want to make an official exception card for those who can not wear face masks, we want it official for our use and for the purpose of the public recognizing the issue, and to make shopping less anxious for those who have a hidden disability and a different card for those with- physical disability.
I feel like a lot of the times people with hidden disabilities struggle more in life, not only because they're not understood by those who are around them, but by those who are strangers to them make things ten times more uncomfortable, for the person struggling to explain themselves, we always are not seen in parliament to be a problem, but now during a 'pandemic crisis' this must change.
I for one have autism 'ASD' I have sensory issues, someone with asthma has breathing issues ect.
I for one have autism 'ASD' I have sensory issues, someone with asthma has breathing issues ect.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Since you started your petition the Government has published official badges for people who are exempt from wearing a face covering: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Timeline
| 20 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.