Submitted by Leah Sumner on Monday 27th June 2022
Published on Monday 4th July 2022
Current status: Closed
Closed: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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To remove or increase the upper earnings limit on Carers Allowance
The current upper earnings limit of £132 a week restricts carers from being able to earn a living wage if they are able to work alongside caring for someone.
Carers should be able to earn a living wage alongside caring for someone as long as they meet the required 35 hours of care.
The current limit of £132 plus the £69.70 week Carers Allowance only equals £201.70, compared to a 37.5hr week x £9.50 minimum wage of £356.25.
Carers should be able to at least earn the difference between the £356.25 and £69.70, and then only deducted the amount above the upper limit on a sliding scale, not the full week's amount of Carer's Allowance.
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