Petition · past parliament
Make Carer's Allowance a qualifying benefit for an NHS Exemption certificate
Closed
747 signatures
What the petition asks
Carers looking after sick or disabled family members are often unable to work due to their caring responsibilities. Many suffer from health problems themselves due to the stress and physical demands of caring but cannot afford the expense of much needed prescriptions, dental treatment etc.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
747
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Mar 2016
Closed
24 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.