Petition · past parliament

Increase carers earning limit

Closed 2,754 signatures

What the petition asks

I received a letter from DWP saying I can earn £110 a week before my carers allowance is affected,how is this fair?With the new min wage at £7.20 ph working 16hours a week is £115.20 weekly,this means my carers allowance will stop. Please increase the earnings limit in line with the new living wage
Letter from department for work and pensions disability and carers service. Letter dated 25/03/2016

Timeline

6 Apr 2016 Petition opened for signatures
6 Oct 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,754
Status Closed
Opened 6 Apr 2016
Closed 6 Oct 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.