And a half million people in england, scotland and wales claiming carers allowance. The amount they receive is just under £82 a week. Today mps will debate increasing the allowance in line with the national living wage, as carers face growing demands on their finances amid the cost of living crisis. Abi smitton has been speaking to some of those affected. Choir sings every monday morning, northamptonshire Carers Choir meets to rehearse. For many of the unpaid carers here, its their only break from the constant demands of supporting a loved one. Good girl. Thank you. Sarah cares for her daughter phoebe. Phoebe� s 23 and has a rare genetic Disorder Pitt hopkins syndrome. There is a relentlessness to caring. There is just this feeling that im doing this day in, day out, day in, day out. She had to give up work to care for phoebe full time