It’s good to see that the national Lib Dem party has take up an idea from an ordinary party member to develop into national policy in its next manifesto, in this case from Nicky in Truro.

Almost half of all carers are cutting back on essentials like food and heating. Around 6 in 10 of us will become carers at some point in our lives, saving the state around £119 billion but putting significant financial hardship on the carer. Research by YouGov has shown that when people are asked what would worry them the most if they or a loved one needed care in the future, the top answer was ‘money worries’. Lib Dems want to recognise the vital work that carers do.

The Carer’s Bonus will give an annual bonus of £125 to 1170 carers in Oxford City who have been entitled to Carer’s Allowance for at least one year. This bonus will rise every year to £250 by the end of the next Parliament.

If you think this is a good idea or have any other suggestions for improved policy for carers, please contact the Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary candidate Mark Mann via our Contact Us tab at the top of the screen

Mark Mann