PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Recognise Hyperacusis as a disability.
Hyperacusis is a rare disorder, making it extremely difficult to tolerate everyday sounds, leading to debilitating levels of discomfort. It significantly impacts personal and professional areas of our lives. Despite its profound implications, Hyperacusis isn't officially recognised as a disability.
Last fetched 05 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
Background
Hyperacusis should be acknowledged formally as a disability, and although there isn’t a validated outcome measure currently, subjective tools, in conjunction with an audiogram and patient history, should be sufficient to identify the condition accurately.
We urge health authorities to implement formal processes considering subjective experiences to improve diagnostic criteria.
The absence of recognition means we are cut off from support to help manage symptoms and improve our quality of life.