This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Recognise the seriousness of Hidradenitis suppurativa and make DWP recognise it
Recognise the seriousness of this illness, provide support to those suffering from stage 3, understand that invisible condition like this has a massive effect on people mental health and physical ability
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I suffer from Stage 3 Hidradenitis suppurativa, I used to be a very active person.
Being able to go rock climbing, lifting weights, I was in the military I fought for my country.
Now I can barely dress myself I have difficulty sleeping, boils hurt so much that even painkillers don't help.
Non-stop pus and blood makes me uncomfortable around people, I have anxiety, depression, I am simply a completely different person I used to be. Im still young and I'd love to enjoy my life!
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.
We understand you're concerned about Hidradenitis suppurativa and how it is considered during assessments for Personal Independent Payment (PIP). However the Personal Independence Payment is paid to people who have a health condition or disability which causes difficulties with daily living or getting around. PIP is paid based on the difficulties causes by a health condition or disability, but there are not particular conditions which result in PIP being paid. You can read more about eligibility for PIP here: https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility
If Hidradenitis suppurativa causes difficulties with daily living or getting around, a sufferer could claim for PIP in the same way as someone with another health condition or disability.
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