Petition Increase support for grandparents who are sole carers for grandchildren

We want grandparents who are sole carers for grandchildren to receive the same financial support as foster carers, to help them look after these children.

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We believe the current situation is unfair to grandparents and the grandchildren they care for.

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77 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 77 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 30 May 2024
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