Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Pay all unpaid carers carer's allowance, to recognise and support them
Closed
77 signatures
What the petition asks
Carers allowance is only granted if you earn under a certain amount and is treated like a benefit. Some carers are struggling but exempt from carer's allowance. We think that carer's allowance needs to be offered to all unpaid carers.
Some carers cannot access respite care easily. A number are forced to give up work or juggle work and care. An unpaid carer saves a lot on live in care or care home costs by taking on an unpaid carer role. They need financial and practical support.
Timeline
| 23 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
23 Dec 2024
Closed
23 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.