Ifelt like we had no choice. I couldnt balance everything. But, yeah, it was scary. It was scary thinking about the money. You know, i still wanted to achieve and strive and do stuff for myself. So it was a tricky one. It was very difficult. Sarah is one of more than 1. 4 million people in england, wales and scotland who claim carer� s allowance. Carers can earn just under £82 each week if they spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone. Its pennies, really, in comparison. It doesnt equal because the caring role can be so sporadic and its across the whole day and night. Its just a drop in the ocean. Victoria works for northamptonshire carers. She dropped everything to care for her dad until he passed away last year. She says claiming carer� s allowance was a battle. Shed spend hours on the phone to the department for work and pensions, desperately trying