Rejected petition To have endometriosis classed as a disability.

Having suffered endometriosis from the age of 16, this has resulted in a hysterectomy at the age of 33, with no children, and has effected my life personally and professionally. I am still suffering from daily debiliting pain, I believe this disease Should classed as a disability.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Laws and policies, including the Equality Act, don't list specific conditions and define them as disabilities. In most cases, it’s the impact that a health condition has on the person’s life that qualifies them for support or protection under the law.

You can find out more about showing that you're disabled under the Equality Act here:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/protected-characteristics/showing-you-re-disabled-under-the-equality-act/

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Date submitted 30 July 2018
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