Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Ensure that PIP assessors are fully trained in chronic illness and pain
Closed
88 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should ensure that PIP assessors are fully trained in chronic illness and pain. The current process for PIP can be stressful for those living with chronic illness and pain, and the stress caused by the process can have a profound effect on people's conditions and lives.
We believe current practise for assessing those with chronic illnesses and pain is not adequate and assessors often don't acknowledge the struggle we face on a daily basis just trying to manage symptoms and cope in life. We believe that PIP assessors require greater knowledge and training around lifelong chronic illness and pain, including how to take into properly account proof of medical conditions and information from doctors and specialists.
Timeline
| 25 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
88
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
25 Oct 2023
Closed
25 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.