Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Do not include partner's income in calculation of disabled people's UC claims
Closed
186 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to completely remove the policy that stops disabled people who are living with/married to their partners from receiving their out-of-work benefits. The claimant's income must not include the partner. We believe this is dangerous and puts people at risk of financial abuse.
Under the UC system, choosing to live with/marry a partner could mean reducing or stopping a disabled person's benefits due to the total household income including their partner. This means disabled people MAY become wholly reliant on their able-bodied partners, losing their financial independence and putting strain on relationships.
This could put disabled people at an incredible risk of abuse and exploitation, and disincentivise disabled people from staying in relationships.
We demand the right to love.
This could put disabled people at an incredible risk of abuse and exploitation, and disincentivise disabled people from staying in relationships.
We demand the right to love.
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
186
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
3 Dec 2025
Closed
3 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.