This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Give Psychiatric Assistance Dogs the same rights as other Assistance Dogs
The Government should alter the law to allow Psychiatric Assistance Dogs to have the same rights as other assistance dogs. Specifically, they should alter the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate the use of PADs in places of work and education, on all modes of transport, and in rented accommodation.
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Psychiatric Assistance Dogs can be trained to the same high level as other assistance dogs. They are trained to do tasks including but not limited to calming owners during panic attacks, reminding their owner to take medication, raising the alarm during a suicide attempt and more. The recognition of PADs would enhance the lives of so many people suffering with mental health by helping calm anxiety in public, helping people through depressive episodes and stop the cycles of associated with OCD.
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.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The Equality Act already covers dogs which "has been trained to assist a disabled person who has a disability (other than one falling within paragraph (c)) of a prescribed kind;".
You may wish to sign this petition calling for Emotional Support Animals to be given the same recognition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/563612
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