Submitted on Monday 17th February 2025
Rejected on Thursday 27th March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Increase Carer's Allowance to National Minimum Wage for Hours Worked
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.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition:
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700028
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