PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Recognise that Type 1 diabetes is a severe disability.
To recognise that Type 1 Diabetes is a severe disability. People especially children deserve to have adequate disability benefits and care provide, schools should have a fully funded care package and the DWP should see type 1 is a severe disability that justifies higher care a mobility rates.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 8/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 8/100,000
Background
Unfortunately, Type 1 can have serious health implications and require ongoing management, societal perceptions have wrongfully led to it not being classified as a severe disability. Many children & adults struggle daily with complications and negative effects of the Type 1. Though symptoms vary, complications from a lifetime of inconsistent blood glucose levels can be life-threatening or life-changing. It's crucial we raise awareness about the real challenges faced by those living with Type 1