Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Make PIP available for people with autoimmune diseases
Closed
72 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to make people with autoimmune diseases such as; psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis eligible to claim PIP (Personal Independent Payment).
People with autoimmune diseases deal with debilitating symptoms including; fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain, digestive issues, recurring fever and swollen glands. This can lead people to feel self-conscious, depressed and overwhelmed.
We believe people with autoimmune diseases are getting turned down for PIP because they are able to carry out everyday tasks unaided, such as; eating, drinking and preparing food, and managing their own treatment. But this doesn’t mean that their quality of life is not impacted and we think that being eligible for PIP would help improve the quality of life of people with autoimmune diseases.
We believe people with autoimmune diseases are getting turned down for PIP because they are able to carry out everyday tasks unaided, such as; eating, drinking and preparing food, and managing their own treatment. But this doesn’t mean that their quality of life is not impacted and we think that being eligible for PIP would help improve the quality of life of people with autoimmune diseases.
Timeline
| 19 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
72
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
19 Oct 2022
Closed
19 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.