Petition Recognise a need for local and government financial support for carers under 18

There are about 700,000 young carers (under 18) in the UK. They provide everyday care and support to their parents and relatives that adults carers do. However, they are not entitled to a such support as adult carers are. It is time the government considers how best to support these children.

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32 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 32 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 19 July 2018
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