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.

This petition was rejected on 9th Apr 2025 for not petitioning for a specific action

The Petition Committee commented:
The Government's guidance on disability under the Equality Act 2010 states that you’re disabled if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities: https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010 It is therefore already the case that under the Equality Act, anyone with a physical or a mental condition which has a substantial and long-term impact on your ability to do normal day to day activities is protected under the disability protected characteristic. This could cover people who have endometriosis, where this has a a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities. So it's not clear what else you would like to happen.

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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