Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week
We want the government to pay all full-time carers at least £800 per week. Carers should be valued within society and we think their worth should be reflected in the help and benefits they receive. Carers can receive £83.30 a week, however they must provide care for at least 35 hours a week.
Signatures
4,377
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 4,377/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 4,377/100,000
- 28 NOV 2025Petition closedFinal total: 4,377 signatures
- 28 MAY 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
The weekly rate for round the clock professional care can be thousands of pounds. There is a massive difference between the carer’s allowance and the amounts charged by private companies. I don't think carers are paid enough to live on. Carers can carry out the same, if not more work, than paid carers, looking after individuals. I feel that the amount they are paid demonstrates the disdain and lack of appreciation that they receive.