Pay all unpaid carers carer's allowance, to recognise and support them
Carers allowance is only granted if you earn under a certain amount and is treated like a benefit. Some carers are struggling but exempt from carer's allowance. We think that carer's allowance needs to be offered to all unpaid carers.
Signatures
77
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 77/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 77/100,000
- 23 JUN 2025Petition closedFinal total: 77 signatures
- 23 DEC 2024Petition opened for signatures
Background
Some carers cannot access respite care easily. A number are forced to give up work or juggle work and care. An unpaid carer saves a lot on live in care or care home costs by taking on an unpaid carer role. They need financial and practical support.