Petition · Department for Work and Pensions, Department of Health and Social Care
Introduce a statutory right to paid caring leave
Open for signatures
13 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce paid statutory leave for employees who are caring for seriously ill or elderly relatives.
Current carer’s leave is often unpaid, forcing many to take annual leave, reduce their working hours or leave work. As the UK’s population ages, more employees will have caring responsibilities. This could help reduce financial hardship, support mental wellbeing and recognise the vital contribution of unpaid carers.
Timeline
| 27 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions, Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
27 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.