This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Rename ‘Vestibular Migraines’ and ensure they are classed as a disability
Time and time again, vestibular disorders are really not taken into consideration due to the field being so specialised.
This awful condition is crippling and we need to ensure that Vestibular Disorders are better supported and classed as a disability
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the naming of health conditions is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We're also not sure what you mean by "classed as a disability". Laws and policies, including the Equality Act and the PIP assessment process, 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:
You could start a new petition calling for a Government funded campaign to raise awareness of vestibular disorders if that is something you would like to see happen.
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