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.