In my role as MP, I have been honoured to meet with many wonderful individuals who are carers. People from all walks of lives and backgrounds are carers. Currently, there are six million carers in the UK and 1,600 people who claim Carer’s Allowance in South Tyneside. However, there are many unpaid carers that juggle paid work with caring responsibilities at home. Some carers provide just a few hours care a week, but many often provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These people are a wonderful example to all since they so frequently give their time, energy and devotion with little thought of consequences for themselves.