THE news that the Carer’s Allowance is to rise by a few pence a week has been met with disappointment and anger. The Government recently announced that they would only be increasing the allowance in line with inflation, working out at around an extra 35p a week. Carer's Allowance is currently paid at £67.25 a week, according to Carers UK. Mike Seaton, CEO of Carer Support South Lakes, said: “This increase is extremely disappointing and unfair. “Unpaid carers save the Government billions of pounds a year, their roles have increased dramatically especially during the pandemic, they are unable to access any respite and the added responsibilities are affecting their emotional and physical wellbeing.