Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £840 per week.

Background

We want the government to increase the Carer’s Allowance to at least £840 per week. We believe carers should be valued within society and 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 pwk.

Additional details

The weekly rate for round the clock professional care can be thousands of pounds. We feel 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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