Submitted on Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 30th December 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Make DLA or PIP aware of rare Perthes disease to educate and have awareness
At the age of 5 I found I have Perthes disease which is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood supply to the rounded head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without an adequate blood supply, the bone cells die, a process called avascular necrosis.
I would like the government to be made aware of the difficulties we face while making DLA or PIP applications and them not understanding what this means for us with day to day struggles.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Personal Independence Payment is paid to people who have a health condition or disability which causes difficulties with daily living or getting around. PIP is paid based on the difficulties causes by a health condition or disability, but there are not particular conditions which result in PIP being paid. You can read more about eligibility for PIP here: www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility
If Perthes' disease causes difficulties with daily living or getting around a sufferer could claim for PIP in the same way as someone with another health condition or disability.
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