Closed petition Reinstate the Widowed Parent's Allowance for parents whose partner dies

Closed on 21 June 2022

The Government should reinstate the Widowed Parent's Allowance for parents whose partner dies, so that the surviving parent receives financial support until they cease to be eligible for Child Benefit, where the deceased had sufficient National Insurance contributions.

The financial burden placed on families at often the worst time in their lives is something that can be avoided. No one should be placed under the excess pressure of debt and falling into poverty because of the loss of a loved one. By reintroducing the Widowed Parent's Allowance this can be alleviated to help people rebuild their lives without the extra pressure financial instability can bring.