Prevent means testing of disability benefits.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Government needs to give a categorical assurance that, in the Autumn Statement, they will rule out means-testing Personal Independence Payments, Carer’s Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance for Children.

Every day living for people with disabilities is more expensive than for those without. Lower mobility means a need to heat homes more to avoid loss of circulation to limbs. Equipment needs charging. Disabled people have to pay for equipment for example a new wheelchair cost £3000. Public transport is inaccessible. Many disabled people are unable to access well paid jobs through discrimination or because of a need to frequently access medical support. These benefits are essential not a luxury.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance are not means tested, and the Government has not announced any plans to make these benefits means tested.

Carer's Allowance is subject to eligibility criteria including having earnings under £132 a week, and there have not been any announcements of plans to change the eligibility criteria for Carer's Allowance.

Timeline

8 Nov 2022	Petition opened for signatures
11 Nov 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Nov 2022

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