Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions

Create fast-track for PIP applications where NHS staff can approve claims

Closed 2,437 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to create a fast-track for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims where NHS staff can decide whether a claimant is entitled to the benefit, without the need for any formal assessment. This would mean most decisions about eligibility can be made by health professionals.
PIP assessments can be inaccessible for some patients e.g. with fatigue. This system could be improved with a fast-track system where claims are approved by NHS staff, through a centralised, simple online system. Money could be saved as fewer PIP assessors would be needed, as they would only be needed for appeals and applications where the claimant doesn't have a diagnosis through the NHS. Certain NHS teams currently lack the time and resources to supply PIP evidence and a check box would reduce the burden on NHS staff. We believe this change would make the application process swifter, easier, accessible, and much more effective.

Timeline

16 Jun 2023 Petition opened for signatures
16 Dec 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,437
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 16 Jun 2023
Closed 16 Dec 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.