Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Increase support for grandparents who are sole carers for grandchildren
Closed
77 signatures
What the petition asks
We want grandparents who are sole carers for grandchildren to receive the same financial support as foster carers, to help them look after these children.
We believe the current situation is unfair to grandparents and the grandchildren they care for.
Timeline
| 18 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
18 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.