To: Helen whitely minister health and social care
Carers should still receive allowance when they reach pension age
Being a carer is extremely difficult,it also takes a toll on your physical and mental health.carers allowance is stopped when you reach pension age,this is a disgrace and adds to the stress.The carer still has to be on hand 24 hours a day with no respite, the law seriously needs to change.as it is the small amount of carers allowance is a pittance.stopping it because the carer reaches pension age is criminal.
Why is this important?
Millions of people are unpaid carers,or getting a small pittance if they do receive carers allowance.these caregivers are saving the government millions.if the disabled person had to go into a home for care it would cost thousands .help the caregivers as they are doing a phenomenal job and if they are of state pension age don’t get any financial help.it’s an extremely hard and stressful job,surely a small allowance isn’t much to ask .please help.
