Petitions/Give pensioners access to PIP, as they are currently excluded from pension age
StatusClosed
Opened12 Dec 2025
Closes12 Jun 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We ask the UK Government to allow pensioners to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). People over State Pension age cannot make new PIP claims and must use Attendance Allowance, which we believe gives less support and no mobility component. Allowing PIP could provide fairer, needs-based support

Many pensioners live with disabilities that impact daily life, yet they cannot claim PIP and must rely on Attendance Allowance, which we think offers less support and no mobility element. This leaves some older people struggling with extra costs linked to care, mobility, and independence. Extending PIP could provide fairer, needs based help, reduce financial pressure, and ensure pensioners receive support that reflects their real circumstances.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Laura Kyrke-Smith
1Laura Kyrke-Smith MP
Aylesbury
5
Lorraine Beavers
2Lorraine Beavers MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
5
Hilary Benn
3Hilary Benn MP
Leeds South
3
Alex Burghart
4Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
2
Sarah Jones
5Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
2
Justin Madders
6Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
2
Mr Hamish Falconer
7Mr Hamish Falconer MP
Lincoln
2
Richard Fuller
8Richard Fuller MP
North Bedfordshire
2
Matt Rodda
9Matt Rodda MP
Reading Central
2
Sarah Pochin
10Sarah Pochin MP
Runcorn and Helsby
2