To get support. Not that you cant put a value on caring for someone, but it doesnt pay the bills. It doesnt help, really. And its a very cold, standard process which is followed. The letters are very sharp. And when youre feeling really low, it doesnt help at all. It doesnt help. Sarah cares for her mum, her brother and two children. She receives her carer� s allowance payments each week, but they dont go far. It goes straight on my car. Last week, i had four appointments between my mum and my brother, i had four medical appointments, and thats on top of taking my children out and doing things. So it doesnt go very far with Fuel Prices and distances and everything. Campaigners say the carer� s Allowance System is too confusing. Neil has cared for his partner, david, since he was diagnosed with a rare degenerative eye condition. It is like a bereavement when you lose your eyesight. But, now, ive learned to cope