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.