Ali Wilson will continue to be a full-time carer for her son when she claims the state pension, but her allowance will be cut off

While there has been a lot of discussion concerning carer’s allowance and paid work (More than 250 UK unpaid carers risk prosecution over benefit overpayments, 14 November), I have not read anything about the fact that the allowance usually ceases when you reach state pension age.

I am 65 years old. I had to give up work in 2010 to look after my son, who has gone through years of depression and anxiety following a late autism diagnosis. I missed out on 14 years of paid work and the ability to pay into an occupational pension.