Review PIP assessment for cyclical and hormone-linked conditions
We call on the Government to review the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment criteria to ensure cyclical and hormone-linked conditions are fairly assessed, including within the toileting descriptor and the ‘majority of days’ rule.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 48/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 48/100,000
- 01 APR 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Carly Steel
Background
In order for PIP assessment criteria to be met, difficulty must usually be present for the majority of days in a month. This can disadvantage people with severe cyclical conditions such as PMDD and endometriosis, which may cause significant impairment for 10–14 days each month. Although symptoms for such conditions fluctuate, they can represent recurring and substantial disability over many years. In our view, few workplaces can accommodate predictable monthly impairment, often leading to reduced hours or loss of employment.