Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women
- 158,447 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 161,820 - 43 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to fairly compensate WASPI women affected by the increases to their State Pension age and the associated failings in DWP communications.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2024 (View Full Response)Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
- 60,564 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 61,938 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to restore the Winter Fuel Payment to how it was paid last winter immediately. We are concerned that pensioners could die if MPs do not act, and that the NHS could be under more pressure.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th November 2024 (View Full Response)Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled people
- 13,728 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,337 - 218 added in the past 24hrs)
Stop DWP repeating Personal Independence Payments assessments for disabled people.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2025 (View Full Response)Give State Pension to all at 60 and increase it to equal 48hrs at Living Wage
- 21,451 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,953 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 and increase this to equal 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage.
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th January 2025 (View Full Response)Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child
- 15,415 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,133 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)
We are calling on the government to implement Hugh's law. We want the government to provide financial support to parents who have to press pause on their life to look after their sick child, from the day their child is diagnosed.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2025 (View Full Response)Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension
- 13,859 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,338 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand the government stop means testing pensioners, that we think is a degrading and humiliating practice. We also think the state pension should be increased.
We believe that for too long, our elderly have been portrayed by media as merely burdens on the NHS and the modern welfare state.
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
- 10,103 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,664 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
Carer's Allowance is currently £327.60 every 4 weeks for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours per week. Around £2.34 p/hour.
Hold a Public Inquiry into the state pension age change for 1950s women
- 7,053 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,249 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that women affected by these changes were given inadequate notice of a further wait of up to six years to receive the State Pension. We believe a Public Inquiry is necessary to expose the truth.
Abolish the basic State Pension, increase the new State Pension and pay to all.
- 5,578 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,990 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the government should abolish the 'basic State Pension', put all our elderly onto the new State Pension, and increase the new State Pension to a good percentage of average earnings.
Create a fast-track system for benefit claims for cancer patients
- 4,474 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,280 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the benefits application system for cancer patients is not fit for purpose. We think it is over-complicated, upsetting, and adds high levels of stress. We would like the Government to create a fast-track system for all of those cancer patients who are seeking benefits.