Caring is work. It is time that was recognised | Letter

When I reach state pension age, my carer’s allowance will be taken from me, writes one readerHaving cared for my daughter for 33 years and claimed carer’s allowance for only half of that period because I didn’t know that I was entitled to it, I am angry that next year, on reaching the state pension age, this will be taken away from me. My caring duties, however, will not stop (The Guardian view on carers: those who do the caring deserve care themselves, 24 May).I gave up my car