Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Allocate funding to allow unpaid carers one night off
Closed
94 signatures
What the petition asks
Allocate funding so that unpaid carers can have at least one night off per month. This will help prevent burnout and job losses among carers who suffer extreme sleep deprivation while they care for loved ones.
I believe chronic sleep deprivation is a daily reality for many unpaid carers and contributes to burnout. With respite care often costing more than £100 per night and Carers Allowance at just £83.30 per week, which barely covers the rising living costs, I believe more funding is needed to help carers have a proper rest while caring.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
94
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
28 Apr 2025
Closed
28 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.