Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week

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Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week

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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.

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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.

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