Petition
Increase Carer's Allowance to National Minimum Wage for Hours Worked
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
Carers provide essential support to people with disabilities, enabling them to live independently and with dignity. Despite the vital role they play, Carer's Allowance currently equates to just £2.34 an hour, far below the National Minimum Wage of £11.44 for those aged 21 and over.
This petition calls on the UK government to:
Recognize the Value of Care Work: Acknowledge the vital contribution carers make to society and the
economy.
Increase Carer's Allowance: Raise the allowance to at least the National Minimum Wage for the actual hours of care provided, between 35 and 84 hours per week.
Ensure Fair Compensation: Provide carers with fair financial support that reflects the demands and responsibilities of their role.
Recognize the Value of Care Work: Acknowledge the vital contribution carers make to society and the
economy.
Increase Carer's Allowance: Raise the allowance to at least the National Minimum Wage for the actual hours of care provided, between 35 and 84 hours per week.
Ensure Fair Compensation: Provide carers with fair financial support that reflects the demands and responsibilities of their role.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Mar 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.