This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Petition Establish a Government scheme to recognise people with hidden disabilities

I want the Government to create an official scheme for recognising people with hidden disabilities and providing them with documentation that enables them to prove they are disabled.

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This could replace the current Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme that is widely used by people with hidden disabilities.

Sunflower lanyards have become a symbol of hidden disabilities and are recognised in many settings. They are really useful and serve a good purpose. As the mother of an autistic child I would endorse them. However, they are widely available and can be bought by anyone for a couple of pounds. This has left them open to misuse which is detrimental to their purpose. I would like the Government to establish an official scheme where documentation is issued to those diagnosed with a hidden disability.

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