Petition
Change the narrative on PIP - it is not an 'incapacity' benefit
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want parliamentary acknowledgment that PIP is a Human Rights benefit intended to support ALL disabled people under the Equality Act 2010.
If the government no longer considers financial equity for disabled people is a right in our social contract, they should state this publicly and legislate.
If the government no longer considers financial equity for disabled people is a right in our social contract, they should state this publicly and legislate.
PIP is not means tested and it is not an incapacity benefit.
It is not means tested because it is intended as an equalizer, so that ALL disabled people are more likely to achieve equitable living standards, despite additional challenges and costs.
Working, looking, or unable - long-term conditions incur additional costs. Disabled people are more likely to suffer workplace discrimination, work fewer years and live shorter lives - whether on incapacity benefits or working in Canary Wharf.
It is not means tested because it is intended as an equalizer, so that ALL disabled people are more likely to achieve equitable living standards, despite additional challenges and costs.
Working, looking, or unable - long-term conditions incur additional costs. Disabled people are more likely to suffer workplace discrimination, work fewer years and live shorter lives - whether on incapacity benefits or working in Canary Wharf.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do as the Government doesn't describe PIP as an incapacity benefit.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do as the Government doesn't describe PIP as an incapacity benefit.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Apr 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.