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Establish a Government scheme to recognise people with hidden disabilities

Submitted by Claire Bozkurt on Tuesday 17th November 2020

Published on Monday 23rd November 2020

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 23rd May 2021

Signatures: 187

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Child ~ Disabled ~ Hidden ~ Scheme ~ sunflower

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Establish a Government scheme to recognise people with hidden disabilities

Petition Details

I want the Government to create an official scheme for recognising people with hidden disabilities and providing them with documentation that enables them to prove they are disabled.

Additional Information

This could replace the current Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme that is widely used by people with hidden disabilities.

Sunflower lanyards have become a symbol of hidden disabilities and are recognised in many settings. They are really useful and serve a good purpose. As the mother of an autistic child I would endorse them. However, they are widely available and can be bought by anyone for a couple of pounds. This has left them open to misuse which is detrimental to their purpose. I would like the Government to establish an official scheme where documentation is issued to those diagnosed with a hidden disability.


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