Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Create a national pass for people with diagnosed hidden disabilities
Closed
84 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should create a national scheme that provides a free card to people with a diagnosed hidden disability (such as autism or cognitive impairment), so this can be presented to help people understand that they have a hidden disability.
Currently neuro-divergent people are often perceived to be under the influence, or assumed to be acting suspiciously. People who are neuro-divergent may also misunderstand directions from police officers or other people in authority, and can be at a greater risk of being injured or taken into custody.
Currently lanyards and cards are available, but not through a Government scheme. We believe an official Government scheme could help ensure better treatment for people with hidden disabilities.
Currently lanyards and cards are available, but not through a Government scheme. We believe an official Government scheme could help ensure better treatment for people with hidden disabilities.
Timeline
| 25 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jul 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
84
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
25 Jan 2022
Closed
25 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.