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The Department for Work and Pensions has been told to upgrade one benefit to £800 - a WEEK. The DWP faces calls from an online petition on the Parliamentary website to "i ncrease full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week".

The petition online urges the Labour Party government: " We want the government to pay all full-time carers at least £800 per week. Carers should be valued within society and we think 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 a week." It adds: "The weekly rate for round the clock professional care can be thousands of pounds.

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