Today to call for changes to carer� s allowance, including raising minimum payments and providing additional support for people earning the state pension. Its like im not valued. I feel like what i do isnt valued. The department for work and pensions says they recognise the role of unpaid carers and are committed to helping them financially. I would also love to have the assurance that if there was an emergency, we would be looked after. This is an issue that affects so many families. We are joined now by helen walker, chief executive at carers uk. And joining us from essex is christie michael, who is a carerfor her mum. Good morning. You have been looking after your mum for some years. How