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The Department for Work and Pensions has been told to increase one benefit by £717 A WEEK. A petition on the Parliamentary website has urged the DWP to "i ncrease full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week".

It states: " 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.

"The weekly rate for round the clock professional care can be thousands of pounds. There is a massive difference between the carer’s allowance and the amounts charged by private companies.

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