Closed petition Increase the allowable earnings for claiming Carer's Allowance to £170 a week

Closed on 7 July 2021

The Government should increase the amount people are able to earn, after deduction, and still claim Carer’s Allowance to £170 a week. This would better cater for people who balance caring responsibilities with holding down a job.

It is entirely possible to care for a loved one for more than 35 hours and still work. Carers still have rent and other household bills to pay so have to weigh up which takes priority, paying their bills against caring for their loved one.

I propose that the weekly amount we are allowed to earn is raised to £170 after deductions. After all we are keeping loved ones out of the care system.