Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Allow people receiving Carer's Allowance to work up to 16 hours a week
Closed
257 signatures
What the petition asks
Many part time jobs require a minimum number of hours, so people in receipt of Carer's Allowance would have a better chance of getting a job without the worry of losing Carer's Allowance if claimants were able to work up 16 hours a week, with no limit on earnings.
Currently it can be difficult for people receiving Carer's Allowance to find part-time work that doesn't lead to them losing their entitlement to Carer's Allowance, because of the £139 a week earnings limit.
Allowing people to work up to 16 hours a week would still leave them time to spend at least 35 hours a week providing care.
Allowing people to work up to 16 hours a week would still leave them time to spend at least 35 hours a week providing care.
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
257
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
3 Nov 2023
Closed
3 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.