Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Do not deduct carers allowance pound for pound as its not work!
Closed
132 signatures
What the petition asks
Carers allowance should not be deducted from income support or universal credit. People who work are able to earn money then get 66p deducted when over a set amount. Carers are not working.
We are caring for vulnerable people in our lives 24/7. We attend appointments, have sleepless nights, and care daily. We never have a break. We are unable to work because of caring duties. We don't get breaks, we don't get holidays. If we're sick there is no one to help or take over our role. We shouldn't be discriminated against for caring for the vulnerable people in our life. Carers allowance is not for employees, we are humans sacrificing our needs to help those who need support.
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
132
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
30 Dec 2020
Closed
30 Jun 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.