Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Full review of benefits available for people with Chronic & Hidden Disabilities
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
Many people with chronic illnesses & hidden disabilities have not worked after diagnosis, therefore no NI has been paid for them meaning they're not eligible for some benefits.
This can result in debt, suicide, mental health issues, poverty & break-ups.
This can result in debt, suicide, mental health issues, poverty & break-ups.
There needs to be a review to help these people.
These people have no voice, no one helping them to support themselves. Benefits like PIP often only pay for the treatment the individual needs and there is no more left for the month to live. With the cost of living rising so rapidly, these circumstances are becoming worse very quickly.
There are millions of people in this awful situation across the UK. The stress makes their conditions worse so there is no end to this vicious circle! The government have not looked at these issues ever!
These people have no voice, no one helping them to support themselves. Benefits like PIP often only pay for the treatment the individual needs and there is no more left for the month to live. With the cost of living rising so rapidly, these circumstances are becoming worse very quickly.
There are millions of people in this awful situation across the UK. The stress makes their conditions worse so there is no end to this vicious circle! The government have not looked at these issues ever!
Timeline
| 4 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Nov 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
4 May 2022
Closed
18 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.