Petition · past parliament
Professionals to receive mandatory training around Carers and their needs
Closed
111 signatures
What the petition asks
There is continuing to be a significant increase in unpaid Carers coming forward for help and support. However, some Carers feel unable to ask for help, therefore, professionals identifying a Carer is extremely important.
Unfortunately, a lot of professionals lack the knowledge of Carers.
Unfortunately, a lot of professionals lack the knowledge of Carers.
‘There are around 7 million Carers in the U.K. - that is one in ten people!’ (Carers.org)
Professionals having mandatory training would give them the knowledge they need in order to help, support and identify Carers earlier.
Unpaid Carers are not valued - Let’s change this!
Professionals having mandatory training would give them the knowledge they need in order to help, support and identify Carers earlier.
Unpaid Carers are not valued - Let’s change this!
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
111
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Mar 2019
Closed
26 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.