Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Increase the allowable earnings for claiming Carer's Allowance to £170 a week
Closed
115 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should increase the amount people are able to earn, after deduction, and still claim Carer’s Allowance to £170 a week. This would better cater for people who balance caring responsibilities with holding down a job.
It is entirely possible to care for a loved one for more than 35 hours and still work. Carers still have rent and other household bills to pay so have to weigh up which takes priority, paying their bills against caring for their loved one.
I propose that the weekly amount we are allowed to earn is raised to £170 after deductions. After all we are keeping loved ones out of the care system.
I propose that the weekly amount we are allowed to earn is raised to £170 after deductions. After all we are keeping loved ones out of the care system.
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
115
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
7 Jan 2021
Closed
7 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.