Carers speak out!

Parent Carer

I’m a parent carer to our 10 year old adopted son. His needs weren’t apparent until halfway through primary school. I’m now at home full time with him, fortunately my husband earns a good salary so for us the money isn’t the biggest issue. However I’m doing a role that isn’t valued by society or our government, if I were eligible to claim carers allowance my NI contributions would be paid and I would know my pension wouldn’t be affected by the sacrifices my family make.