Stop deducting Carer's Allowance from income-based welfare

Carer's Allowance effects income-based welfare. Carer's allowance is taken off the amount of Universal Credit Income support and income based ESA that carers caring for sick disabled family members may receive.

This petition closed on 30 May 2024 with 380 signatures


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I think this is unfair because it unfairly penalises carers and their families who rely on income-based welfare.

I am one of those carers. My Carer's Allowance is taken from my income-based ESA because the Government says my household only needs so much to live on.

These rules mean we are permanently struggling financially.


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