Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Create a £25 million annual fund to pay for respite breaks for unpaid carers
Closed
378 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government to create an annual fund of £25m to pay for respite breaks for unpaid carers, many of whom cannot afford to pay for these themselves, and deserve breaks for their caring responsibilities.
It is estimated that the UK's 13m+ unpaid carers save the treasury around £135bn per year. But many of them are weary and worn out and their caring responsibilities take a toll on their physical and mental health.
A mini break, paid for by the Government, could help restore their energy and ability to keep on caring. We believe it's in the Government's own interest that unpaid carers keep on supporting the sick and infirm in the UK but often they need a break to keep going.
A mini break, paid for by the Government, could help restore their energy and ability to keep on caring. We believe it's in the Government's own interest that unpaid carers keep on supporting the sick and infirm in the UK but often they need a break to keep going.
Timeline
| 23 Nov 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 May 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
378
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
23 Nov 2022
Closed
23 May 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.