Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week
Closed
4,377 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to pay all full-time carers at least £800 per week. Carers should be valued within society and we think their worth should be reflected in the help and benefits they receive. Carers can receive £83.30 a week, however they must provide care for at least 35 hours a week.
The weekly rate for round the clock professional care can be thousands of pounds. There is a massive difference between the carer’s allowance and the amounts charged by private companies. I don't think carers are paid enough to live on. Carers can carry out the same, if not more work, than paid carers, looking after individuals. I feel that the amount they are paid demonstrates the disdain and lack of appreciation that they receive.
Timeline
| 28 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,377
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
28 May 2025
Closed
28 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.