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STOP Refusing PIP/DLA for hidden disabilities once they turn 16.

Submitted on Monday 22nd January 2018

Rejected on Friday 2nd February 2018

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)

Petition Action

STOP Refusing PIP/DLA for hidden disabilities once they turn 16.

Petition Details

Diagnoised ASD with social and complicated needs. Now 16, requires prompting in all aspects of real life situations. Has limited interests. DLA gave us the oportunity to meet his needs, physical and practical. PIP, refused financial support. Access to other resources have been taken away.

Additional Information

He has an extensive EHCP. Has 1 to 1 support in all aspect of college. Has a mentor, to help with the social side of his issues. Sleep issues, under a sleep practitioner.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We understand that you're unhappy with the decision about a personal independence payments, but we're not sure what you'd like Parliament or Government to do.

You can find out how to appeal a PIP decision here:

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration/

If you'd like to change how PIP is assessed to "Make the questions on PIP forms more suitable for mental health sufferers." you might like to sign this petition instead.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/204010

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