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Give pensioners access to PIP, as they are currently excluded from pension age

Submitted by James Burchell on Monday 10th November 2025

Published on Friday 12th December 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Friday 12th June 2026

Current Signatures: 83
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Access ~ Allowance ~ Ensure ~ Fairer ~ IMPACT ~ independence ~ Payment ~ Pensions ~ PIP ~ Pressure ~ state pension ~ state pension age

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Give pensioners access to PIP, as they are currently excluded from pension age

Petition Details

We ask the UK Government to allow pensioners to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). People over State Pension age cannot make new PIP claims and must use Attendance Allowance, which we believe gives less support and no mobility component. Allowing PIP could provide fairer, needs-based support

Additional Information

Many pensioners live with disabilities that impact daily life, yet they cannot claim PIP and must rely on Attendance Allowance, which we think offers less support and no mobility element. This leaves some older people struggling with extra costs linked to care, mobility, and independence. Extending PIP could provide fairer, needs based help, reduce financial pressure, and ensure pensioners receive support that reflects their real circumstances.


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